Edible Cookie Dough

This egg-free Edible Cookie Dough recipe tastes super-delicious, is ready in about 5 minutes, and can be prepared either vegan or paleo. Mix in chocolate chips, dark chocolate pieces, or chopped nuts for variety. And if you’re in the mood to share, then there’s enough for two! {Paleo or Vegan}

Can we please talk about cookie dough? It is my life. It is the reason I never meet the projected yields on the cookie recipes. The recipe card says it yields 60 cookies. “Not if I’m making it,” I mutter with my mouth full of cookie dough. Ya’ll we may be the household full of all the allergies, but that does not mean we will only eat kale, and nothing but the kale, so help us God. In that same 60-cookie recipe, and in all the years of trying to make them (snickerdoodles, maybe?), I never successfully made it past 24 baked cookies. Hand to God.

Actually, someone should probably call Jesus and ask him to fix it because I really am addicted to the cookie dough more than the finished product, and I cannot save myself. 

Also, am I the only one who gets winded when she’s making cookies? Like, I get the batter ready to be baked, and that part’s fine. But then I have to PLOP THE COOKIE DOUGH ON THE BAKING SHEET and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, all the while not forgetting they’re there. Because burned cookies make me sad. Who can handle that level of responsibility? Well, not me, apparently. And so I just eat the batter and bake four cookies instead.

So, today I bring you Edible Cookie Dough. It is amazing. It is ready in five minutes if you have impatient tastebuds. And you will not be exhausted from making it. Also, depending on which sweetener you use, you can make this no-bake dessert recipe vegan or paleo!

Edible Cookie Dough is also perfect for two, but you might not want to share! Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone, ‘cause I’ll just be over here scooping my dough and living my best life. 

So let’s do this!

Edible Cookie Dough ingredients

Below are the ingredients to make your very own Edible Cookie Dough!

• Almond flour. For a smooth texture, select a finely-ground almond flour. If the almond flour is coarse, it will still work, but you may want to let it sit for a few extra minutes so the liquids have a chance to soften it.
• Coconut sugar. It offers a maple-y flavor that’s perfect here.
• Sea salt. A pinch will do the trick.
• Coconut oil. Melted. You can also use allergen-friendly butter. Coconut oil offers a rich flavor while butter offers a softer, more traditional consistency.
• Almond milk. Rice milk, cashew milk, or another milk of your choice will also work. I haven’t tried full-fat coconut milk or cream. You are welcome to try it, if either ingredient works for you.
• Vanilla extract. A splash is all you’ll need.
• Sweetener. I typically go for agave nectar (which is vegan), maple syrup (vegan or paleo), or 100% pure honey (paleo). Because the sweetener plays such a critical part in this gluten-free edible cookie dough recipe, it’s important that you select the one YOU will enjoy.
• Mix-ins. Allergen-friendly chocolate chips (Enjoy Life, Chatfield’s, and Nestle are possibilities), carob nibs, or dark chocolate pieces. Chopped nuts are another option.

Side note: If you’re curious about tempering the flour to kill bacteria, I did a little research and discovered almond flour doesn’t require heat treating. A Couple Cooks talk about this in their Edible Cookie Dough recipe, as do other bloggers.

How to make Edible Cookie Dough

It’s easy to make Edible Cookie Dough. The key is to add the coconut oil to the flour before adding the other liquids. Doing so makes the stirring much easier to do. 

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond flour with the coconut sugar and sea salt. Stir in the melted coconut oil, sweetener of choice, almond milk, and vanilla and whisk until the ingredients are blended. A fork will also work for this step. 
2. Next stir in the chocolate pieces and chopped nuts. Transfer the cookie dough to an airtight container and let it sit for as little as 5 minutes or as many as 15-30 minutes so the ingredients and flavors have a chance to blend together. Store in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.

And now Friday nights and Saturday mornings just got a whole lot better. Edible Cookie Dough basically means all the best parts of a cookie but without all the hard work. 🙂

More no-bake treats!

If you’re in the mood for other no-bake dessert recipes then check these out!

• Vegan Blueberry Lime Mini Cheesecakes
• No-Bake Paleo Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars
• Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Spiriteds, stay wild! I’m glad you’re here. ❤️

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