Edible Cookie Dough for One (Eggless)

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Laurel Randolph
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Laurel Randolph
A fervid lover of the culinary arts and all things Instant Pot, Laurel has been writing about food for 10 years. One of her cookbooks was the #2 cookbook of 2017.
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Updated on 10/19/21
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Edible Cookie Dough for One (Eggless)

The Spruce / Julia Estrada

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 1 mins
Total: 11 mins
Serving: 1 to 2 servings
Yield: 1/3 cup

If you're someone who enjoys the raw cookie dough more than the cookies, you are not alone. But what if a craving strikes and you don't feel like making a whole batch of cookies? Whip up a single-serving-size batch of edible cookie dough.

The FDA advises against eating raw flour or raw eggs, ingredients typically found in unbaked cookie dough. So this recipe is egg-less and uses heat-treated flour to kill any bacteria. To heat-treat flour for edible cookie dough, simply microwave it for a minute on high power, or until the internal temperature registers 165 F. You can heat-treat your flour ahead of time and store it in a container until you're ready to mix up some dough.

This edible cookie dough for one is so quick and easy, you'll be whipping it up whenever you're craving something sweet. It's great for kids interested in cooking since there's no oven involved. The small serving size makes it convenient if there's just one or two of you, and will help prevent overindulging. Add your choice of mix-ins to customize the flavor.

"This small batch of edible cookie dough is a family-friendly activity for when you need a sweet treat. The only cooking involved is heat-treating the flour, which you could do ahead of time. I imagine this could be a really fun activity when teaching kids math and science with a delicious reward at the end!" —Tracy Wilk

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk (or less, as needed)

  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (mini or regular), optional

  • 2 teaspoons rainbow sprinkles, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Edible Cookie Dough for One (Eggless) ingredients

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  2. Add the flour to a small heatproof bowl and microwave on high power for 1 minute. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached at least 165 F. Let cool to room temperature.

    flour in a bowl, thermometer

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  3. Combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl. Mix for about a minute to help the sugar dissolve a bit, scraping the sides of the bowl often.

    Combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl

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  4. Add the vanilla and salt and mix.

    add vanilla to the mixture in the bowl

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  5. Stir in the heat treated flour.

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  6. Add up to 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or milk to achieve your desired texture. A small amount of cream or none at all will make a stiff dough, while adding more cream will make for a creamier texture.

    add heavy cream to the mixture in the bowl

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  7. Add the chocolate chips and/or sprinkles, if using, and mix just until combined.

    Edible Cookie Dough for One (Eggless) in a bowl

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How to Treat Raw Flour

Consuming raw flour creates a risk of food-borne illness. Quickly heat treat the flour before using in the recipe by either: toasting it in a 350 F oven, on a cookie sheet, for 10 minutes; or microwave the flour in a bowl on high power for 30-second intervals, stirring to distribute heat between intervals, until a thermometer reads 165 F.

Tips

  • If your flour is clumpy after microwaving, sift it before adding to the dough mixture.
  • If you plan to make the dough into balls, add just a little or no cream to the dough.

Recipe Variations

To make a plain sugar cookie dough, leave out the mix-ins. Add a little cinnamon for a snickerdoodle-like flavor. You can also swap the chocolate chips or sprinkles for your favorite mix-ins or a combination:

  • Butterscotch or caramel chips
  • Peanut butter chips
  • Chopped dark chocolate
  • Chocolate sprinkles
  • Crushed Oreo cookies
  • Candies like M&Ms
  • Toasted nuts like pecans, peanuts, or almonds

How to Store and Freeze

  • Edible cookie dough can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • For longer storage, roll the chilled mixture into balls and freeze in a zip-top freezer bag for up to a month. Defrost in the fridge before enjoying.

What Happens if You Bake Edible Cookie Dough?

Since edible cookie dough does not contain any eggs or leavening like baking powder, it does not bake up like regular cookie dough. The resulting cookies will be very flat and thin. If you'd like baked cookies, consider using a cookie recipe rather than an edible cookie dough recipe.

How Long Can Edible Cookie Dough Be Left Out?

Edible cookie dough can be left out in a cool kitchen for up to an hour, but should be refrigerated after that since it contains dairy. If possible, move the cookie dough to the fridge whenever you're not enjoying it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
245 Calories
13g Fat
29g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 to 2
Amount per serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 37mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
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  1. Nutrition C for FS and A. Handling flour safely: what you need to know. FDA. Published online April 8, 2020.

  2. Nutrition C for FS and A. What you need to know about egg safety. FDA. Published online March 17, 2021.