Edible Cookie Dough Recipe For One

This edible cookie dough for one is the quickest way to satisfy a cookie dough craving without making a whole batch of cookies. It comes together in less than 10 minutes with just a handful of pantry ingredients, and it is made to be eaten by the spoonful, not baked. You get that same soft, rich, chocolate-studded dough you love sneaking from the bowl, but this version is small-batch, egg-free, and made with heat-treated flour, so it's safe to eat. The perfect effortless dessert for one, late-night treat, or fun snack that both kids and adults will love.

Why You'll Love This Edible Cookie Dough

Sneaking bites of cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl is one of those childhood habits most of us never outgrow, but regular cookie dough is not meant to be eaten raw. The combination of uncooked flour and raw eggs can lead to stomach aches and, in the worst cases, foodborne illness. This edible cookie dough solves that problem completely. There are no eggs, and the flour is heat-treated in the microwave, so it is safe to eat, which means you get all the flavor and texture of raw cookie dough without the risky part.

This recipe is also designed specifically as a single-serving edible cookie dough. You don't have to dirty a mixer or commit to a giant bowl of dough. You just heat the flour, stir everything together in a small bowl, and in a few minutes you are ready to grab a spoon. The texture is soft and scoopable, just like classic chocolate chip cookie dough, and you can eat it straight from the bowl, portion it into little bites, or even chill it if you like it firmer.

It is incredibly flexible, too. You can keep it classic with mini chocolate chips, or use the same base to make different flavors by swapping in peanut butter chips, M&M’s, white chocolate, sprinkles, or crushed cookies. I include ideas so you can turn this simple edible cookie dough into your favorite cookie flavor without changing the method. 

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. Melted Butter
• 2 tbsp. Light Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp. Milk
• ⅓ cup All-Purpose Flour (heat-treated flour)
• 4 tbsp. Mini Chocolate Chips

How To Make Edible Cookie Dough For One

Step 1: Heat Treat the Flour

Add the flour to a microwave-safe bowl and spread it into an even layer. Microwave on high in 20–30 second intervals for a total of about 3–4 minutes, stirring between each interval, until the flour is hot throughout. It should reach a temperature of 165°F. This step helps make the flour safe to eat in raw cookie dough. Set it aside to cool slightly so it does not melt the chocolate chips when you mix everything together.

Step 2: Mix the Cookie Dough

In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until the sugar starts to dissolve and the mixture looks smooth. Add the milk and the cooled, heat-treated flour, then stir until you have a soft, scoopable dough with no dry streaks. Fold in the mini chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.

Step 3: Shape Your Cookie Dough Balls

My Expert Tips For The Best Edible Cookie Dough for One

• Heat-treat the flour properly.
  Heating the flour in the microwave is what makes this edible cookie dough safe to eat. Spread the flour in a thin layer in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in short bursts, stirring between each, until it is hot all the way through. Aim for a total of about 3–4 minutes. Let it cool slightly before mixing it into the dough so it does not melt the chocolate chips.
• Let the flour cool before mixing.
  If the flour is too hot when you add it, it can melt the chocolate chips or make the dough greasy. After heat treating, set the flour aside for a few minutes. It should feel warm but not scorching. Cooling it just a bit helps you keep the right dough texture.
• Stir the butter and sugar until smooth.
  When you mix the melted butter and brown sugar, take a moment to stir until the sugar starts to dissolve and the mixture looks glossy. This helps you avoid grainy dough and gives the cookie dough a more cohesive, caramel-like flavor.
• Adjust the milk for your ideal texture.
  The dough should be soft, thick, and scoopable. If it feels too thick or crumbly, add a tiny splash more milk, about ½ teaspoon at a time, and stir again. If it feels too wet, you can add a teaspoon more flour. Small adjustments help you dial in your perfect cookie dough texture.
• Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution.
  Mini chocolate chips spread more evenly through a small batch of dough than full-size chips. This means you get some chocolate in every bite without overwhelming the dough. If you only have regular chocolate chips, you can roughly chop them into smaller pieces.
• Use good quality vanilla and butter for big flavor.
  Since this recipe is so simple, the flavor of the butter and vanilla really shines. Using real butter and pure vanilla extract (if you add it) gives you that classic chocolate chip cookie dough taste even in a tiny single-serving batch.
• Chill if you like firmer dough.
  You can eat the edible cookie dough right away, but if you prefer it firmer and more truffle-like, refrigerate it for 15–30 minutes. Chilling also makes it easier to roll into neat little bites if you want to serve it that way.
• Scale it up if you want to share.
  This recipe is written as edible cookie dough for one, but you can easily double or triple it if you want to share or make a few portions at once. Just keep the same ratios and heat treat a larger amount of flour in a wider dish so it warms evenly.

Edible Cookie Dough Variations You Can Try

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