Edible Cookie Dough Bites are a bite-size, no-bake treat that satisfies cookie dough cravings. Made with common pantry ingredients, plenty of mini chocolate chips, and a simple egg substitute, these bites stay creamy and safe to eat without raw egg.
To make the flour safe for raw consumption, we heat-treat it quickly in the oven. Enjoy the bites on their own or spoon them over ice cream for an easy, playful dessert.
If you love raw cookie dough but worry about safety, this recipe is for you: it’s designed to be eaten raw. Use the cornstarch-and-water slurry or cream cheese as an egg replacement and add heat-treated flour so the dough is truly safe.
You can apply the same egg substitute and heat-treated flour method to other cookie dough recipes to make edible dough from any favorite cookie base.
Why you’ll love these Edible Cookie Dough Bites:
- Edible chocolate chip cookie dough – All the flavor of cookie dough without the risk of raw egg.
- Creamy texture – Use cream cheese or a cornstarch-and-water slurry as an egg substitute to keep the dough smooth and creamy.
- Quick and easy – This no-bake treat comes together fast, perfect for instant dessert cravings.
Ingredient Overview:
- Butter – Salted butter adds flavor; use unsalted if you prefer and adjust salt as needed.
- All-purpose flour – Heat treat the flour to make it safe to eat raw: spread on a sheet pan and bake at 350°F for about 5 minutes (or until it reaches 160°F), then cool.
- Sugars – A mix of granulated and brown sugar keeps the bites soft and flavorful.
- Vanilla extract – Real vanilla gives the best flavor.
- Cornstarch & water or cream cheese – Either works as an egg substitute to maintain the right dough texture.
- No leavener – Don’t add baking soda or baking powder since these are not baked cookies.
Ingredient Substitutions:
- Dairy-free – Replace butter and cream cheese with vegan alternatives.
- Gluten-free – You can try a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour, though results may vary.
- Chocolate alternatives – Use milk, dark, or white chocolate chips, or combine chocolate with butterscotch or peanut butter chips.
- Mix-ins – Add chopped nuts, mini M&Ms, or other favorite mix-ins.
- Size – Make mini bites to match cookie-dough-ice-cream pieces, or form slightly larger balls for serving with ice cream.
How to Make Eggless Cookie Dough — Step-by-Step:
Step 1: Heat-treat the flour. Spread flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches 160°F. Let it cool before using.
Step 2: Make the dough. Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light. Add vanilla and either the cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp warm water) or softened cream cheese, then mix until smooth.
Step 3: Add dry ingredients. Mix in the heat-treated flour and salt until just combined, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Step 4: Shape the bites. Scoop and roll the dough into bite-size balls using a 1/2 tablespoon or tablespoon scoop. Serve immediately or chill.
Serving + Storing:
Store cookie dough bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week if you used the cornstarch slurry, or refrigerate for a week if you used cream cheese. Freeze for 1–2 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. Bring chilled bites to room temperature for 15–30 minutes before eating so they soften slightly.
Expert Tips:
- Extra chocolate: Press a few chips onto the outside of each ball for a finished look and extra flavor.
- Room-temperature dairy: Soften butter and cream cheese to room temperature so they cream smoothly.
- Chip size: Use mini chocolate chips so they fit nicely in each bite.
- Oven accuracy: If you often bake, an oven thermometer helps ensure your oven runs at the correct temperature for heat-treating flour.
- Weigh ingredients: A kitchen scale gives the most accurate flour measurement and reduces variability between batches.
FAQs:
Yes. Freeze dough balls on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before eating.
This recipe is intended as an edible, no-bake dough. For baked eggless cookies, use a recipe specifically developed for baking without eggs.
Yes. Use a larger bowl when doubling and scale down work space when halving.
Special Tools:
- Mini scoop or cookie scoop – A mini ice cream or cookie scoop speeds up portioning and yields uniform bites.
More Easy Recipes for Chocolate Chip Lovers:
- One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Healthy Cookie Dough Energy Bites
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Nutella
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No Bake Cookie Dough Bites
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Ingredients
- 1 and 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated), 173 grams
- 1/2 cup (8 tbsp) salted butter, softened (113 grams)
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (or use 4 oz cream cheese as a substitute)
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extra if desired
For serving
- Flaky sea salt, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, etc.
Instructions
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Heat-treat the flour: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Cool before using.
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Make the egg substitute: Whisk the cornstarch into warm water until dissolved. If using cream cheese, skip this step and use 4 ounces of softened cream cheese instead.
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Make the cookie dough: In a medium bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and the cornstarch slurry (or cream cheese), mixing until smooth. Add the heat-treated flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Scoop into balls about 1/2 to 1 tablespoon each.
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Serve and store: Enjoy immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week (shorter at room temperature if using cream cheese). Let chilled bites sit 15–30 minutes at room temperature before serving so they soften slightly.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is approximate.