Serious question: is there anyone who doesn’t love the taste of raw cookie dough? If you’re like me, you love that unique taste of raw cookie dough. It’s a little sweet, a little savory, and a whole lot of comforting. But, there’s that thing of the raw eggs that holds us back. I’m here to tell you there’s an edible cookie dough recipe that will let you enjoy the taste of cookie dough we love in a safe egg-free way.
Edible cookie dough. Come on, let’s all celebrate just a little bit. No bake cookie dough that is egg-free and safe to eat, as much as you want! And, it’s quick and easy to make!
No bake cookie dough is such a quick, easy, crowd-pleasing dessert snack. Now, I’ve made these previously as a truffle ball, a round ball of the edible cookie dough then dipped in the chocolate. While they were really good, I found that when they are chilled they are a little hard to bite into. So, here I made them into bars. I much prefer them this way instead of the cookie dough ball form.
How to make edible cookie dough
It’s so easy! Really what you’re doing is making cookie dough, omitting the egg, then chilling it into the shape we want. Yes, that easy!
First, mix together the softened butter, the vanilla and the brown sugar. Then, stir in the flour, white sugar, and salt. Using your hand, knead the mixture together to form into cookie dough and combine as much of the “powder” that can form at the bottom as possible.
Now that the edible cookie dough has been formed, it’s time to form into a large rectangle to chill so that it can then be cut into the bars. What I did, was take a 9×9 baking dish. Line it with foil, give a light spray of cooking spray, and start kneading the cookie dough into the shape of a long rectangle about 8 inches long and 2,5″ inches wide. The edges don’t have to be perfect, as these cookie dough bars aren’t perfect edges. After you’re got your rectangle shape formed, pop the baking dish in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let the dough harden.
After the dough has hardened, remove from the fridge then using a sharp knife cut into bars. It’s ok if they break a bit and get a little oblong! These aren’t perfect rectangles. You should get 10-12 cookie dough bars.
Now it’s time for chocolate! You’re going to make a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Don’t know what a double boiler is? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!
How to make a double boiler
It’s so easy and not complicated at all to make a double boiler. Honestly, that word ‘double boiler’ sounds way more complex than it really is.
You only need two things: a small pot and a heat-proof bowl that sits on top of that pot. That’s it! Nothing fancy. I use my medium-sized pot and a metal mixing bowl. Fill the pot about halfway with water, set it on burner over about medium to medium-low hear, then set the bowl on top of the bot. Place the chocolate in the bowl and heat from the water and steam in the pot will begin to melt the chocolate. Stir the chocolate until completely melted. Be careful when you touch the bowl as it will be hot from touch the pot! That’s a double boiler!
Now, back to making the edible cookie dough bars. When the chocolate has melted completely, it’s time to dip the cookie dough. Working one at a time, drop the edible cookie dough bar into the bowl of melted chocolate. (Note, you don’t turn off the double boiler! The heat is still on, this ensures that the chocolate stays melted the whole time you’re working!). So, individually drop the cookie dough bar into the bowl of melted chocolate. With a fork, make sure it gets completely covered in the chocolate, then remove and place on a plate. Repeat until all cookie dough is done. Place the plates in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes, then move to the fridge and keep in the fridge until ready to serve!
These keep best in the bridge so the chocolate stays hard and doesn’t get melty depending on how warm your house is.
This edible cookie dough recipe is sure to be a family favorite!
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Edible Chocolate Cookie Dough
Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups dark chocolate, you can use dark chocolate morsels or dark chocolate bars like 70% Lindt
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a bowl mix the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Slowly stir in the flour, salt, and white sugar and mix until it reaches cookie dough consistency. Using your hand, knead the mixture together to form into cookie dough and combine as much of the “powder” that can form at the bottom as possible. Take a 9×9 baking dish, line it with foil, and give a light spray of cooking spray. Start kneading the cookie dough into the shape of a long rectangle about 8 inches long and 2.5″ inches wide. The edges don’t have to be perfect, as these cookie dough bars aren’t perfect edges. After you’re got your rectangle shape formed, pop the baking dish in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let the dough harden.
2. To make the melted chocolate, over a double boiler melt the 2 cups of dark chocolate. See notes above if you’re not familiar with these or how to make one. Once the chocolate has completely melted keep the flame on low as you begin to dip the cookie dough. Remove the cookie dough from the fridge, then using a sharp knife cut into bars. It’s ok if they break a bit and get a little oblong! These aren’t perfect rectangles. You should get 10-12 cookie dough bars.
3. Individually drop the cookie dough bars into the bowl of melted chocolate. Note: you do not turn off the double boiler, you need the chocolate to stay warm and melted the whole time. With a fork, make sure it gets completely covered in the chocolate, then remove and place on a plate. Repeat until all cookie dough is done. Place the plates in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes, then move to the fridge and keep in the fridge until ready to serve!
Notes
Adapted from: I Heart Naptime
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