How to Make Your Own Cookie Dough Safe to Eat Raw

Edible cookie dough is the perfect treat when you crave something sweet. The following recipe eliminates the risk of salmonella, so dig in with your spoon freely!

Is all-purpose flour safe to eat raw?

This recipe requires all-purpose flour which should not be eaten raw as it may contain harmful bacteria and other contaminants.

The safest way to consume flour is to heat treat it before eating.

How to heat treat flour?

Heat treating the flour is an important step before eating it raw. It ensures that bad bacteria are killed, so the flour can be used in no-bake desserts like this one. 

There are two methods to heat treat flour.

1. The simplest way to heat treat the flour is to put it  in a bowl and microwave it on high until it reaches 165 degrees.

2. The second method requires using the oven. Spread  the flour on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake it for 10 minutes at 350 °F.

Once the flour is cooked, it can be used in any no-bake recipe.

So, here’s how to make the famous cookie dough!

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (60 ml) softened butter

3 tablespoons  (27 g) sugar

1/4 cup  (50 g) brown sugar

3/4 cup (86 g) all-purpose flour

A good pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla

1 teaspoon (5 ml) milk

1/2 cup (125 g) milk chocolate chips

Candy sprinkles, if desired

Instructions:

1. Heat treat the flour

2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the butter, flour, salt, sugar, and brown sugar.

3. Add vanilla and milk and mix again until a solid dough forms.

4. Gently stir in the chocolate chips.

5. Top with rainbow sprinkles if desired.

That’s it! Enjoy the treat!

Nothing easier than this delicious recipe!