Edible Sugar Cookie Dough
This edible sugar cookie dough recipe is the best no-bake treat whenever you need a quick and easy dessert. Made with 5 ingredients and no brown sugar, the dough mixes together in 5 minutes and has the best sugar cookie flavor. Mix in your favorite sprinkles and enjoy this safe-to-eat cookie dough treat!
Equipment
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted butter, softened (see notes for vegan option)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour heat treated (see notes for GF option)
- 2-3 tablespoons sprinkles optional
Instructions
- To heat treat the flour, microwave it in a bowl for four 20-second intervals, stirring in between each one. Let the flour cool for 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, spread the flour on a clean baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes, stirring halfway to eliminate any bacteria.½ cup all-purpose flour
- In a medium-sized bowl, use a rubber spatula or an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar. Then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.¼ cup salted butter, softened, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Add the cooled, heat-treated flour and mix gently until a thick sugar cookie dough forms. If it's too thick, add a splash of milk or water.½ cup all-purpose flour
- Gently fold in the sprinkles or other mix-ins of your choice. Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.2-3 tablespoons sprinkles
Notes
Storage: Store leftover sugar cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-7 days. For longer storage, scoop the dough into balls and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Separate each layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Let the dough thaw at room temperature for 1-3 hours before enjoying it again.
Vegan: Use vegan stick butter and vegan sugar, like organic cane sugar or coconut sugar instead of granulated.
Gluten-Free: You can use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead. Make sure to heat-treat the flour so the dough is safe to eat.
Mix-ins: Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, and M&M candies are all delicious additions to the sugar cookie dough. Get creative and have fun with toppings!
Flavored extracts: Try using almond extract, butter extract, or lemon extract instead of vanilla for an easy and delicious flavor twist.
Baking: It's not recommended to bake the edible cookie dough because it does not contain egg or any leavening agents. Enjoy the cookie dough raw, it's completely safe to eat and makes a great treat!