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Homemade Edible Cookie Dough
This easy edible cookie dough has been perfected to give you the absolute best version—rich, indulgent, and irresistibly smooth and scoopable. It swaps some of the butter for creamy peanut butter so it’s never greasy, uses mini chocolate chips for just-right chocolate in every bite, strikes the ideal balance of sweetness, and delivers the PERFECT (never grainy!) consistency. In this post, you’ll find foolproof results, step-by-step photos, pro tips, and fun variations so you can enjoy cookie dough exactly the way you love it.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- microwave
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Treat Flour: (Don’t skip this step! It kills any bacteria that may be in the raw flour.) Add the flour to a large microwave-safe bowl (I use this glass bowl). Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until it reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Let it cool completely.
2
Microwave Butter: Place the cubed butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for ⏱️ 30 seconds. It should be partially melted (see the pictures in the post).
3
Cream Butter and Sugar: Combine the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl or, preferably, the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until creamed, light and fluffy, ⏱️ 2-3 minutes. (Don’t shortchange this step – it prevents grainy cookie dough.)
4
Add Ingredients: Add the peanut butter, milk, vanilla, and salt, then beat until thoroughly combined.
peanut butter (chunky or smooth)3 tablespoonsmilk2 tablespoons
5
Add Flour: Gradually add the cooled, cooked flour while mixing on low speed just until combined. If the dough is too stiff after mixing, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it’s perfectly scoopable.
milk2 tablespoons
6
Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
7
To Enjoy: Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for ⏱️ 10 minutes to allow the melted butter to firm up. After prolonged storage in the fridge, let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften, or microwave individual scoops for about ⏱️ 10 seconds to achieve a fresh-from-the-bowl texture-yum!
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