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    You are here: Home / Desserts / Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Bites

    Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Bites

    Last Updated May 31, 2022. Published April 30, 2020 By Lorie 26 Comments

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    cookie dough ball with bite taken out.

    This Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Bites recipe is an eggless cookie dough packed with rainbow sprinkles. Prepped in 10 minutes and cookie dough you can eat straight from the bowl--now that is a treat!

    Edible funfetti cookie dough bites.

    Growing up, my mom would tell us not to eat the cookie dough. Did we listen? I am not gonna rat myself out here in case she reads this, but...

    The cookie dough can be even better than the actual cookie sometimes! And these cookie dough bites are no exception. While I love this Chickpea Protein Cookie Dough, this recipe is for when I want the real deal.

    This sugar cookie dough is a safer, eggless cookie dough you can enjoy--Mom can't yell at you for this one!

    Why You Will Love These Cookie Dough Bites:

    • They are ready in 10 minutes. Grab the ingredients and then you are literally barely ten minutes from buttery sugary cookie dough goodness. It's easy to get the kids focused long enough to help out even!
    • A safe way to enjoy EVERYONE'S favorite! Bacteria in uncooked foods is a real thing. We often risked it, but eating uncooked flour and eggs can be dangerous. I like the feeling of snacking on this edible cookie dough knowing I have taken all the precautions and have made it extra safe for the whole family.
    • The recipe is so easy to vary. You can make these cookie dough bites your own very easily. Use gluten free flour, add in some other fun flavors, maybe even toss in some chocolate chips! You never have to make them the same twice.
    • Freezer friendly! I pop some in the freezer for when I really want some cookie dough--which is regularly, and it's great knowing I can just thaw and eat. I actually enjoy them straight from the freezer.
    Sugar cookie dough bites with sprinkles.

    What you need to make this recipe:

    • flour: You can use all purpose or a gluten free 1:1 flour. Both work great! For your safety, it is recommended that you microwave your flour in a microwave safe dish for about 1 to 2 minutes to a temperature of 165°F to kill off any bacteria. You can do this in the oven as well.
    • butter: unsalted, softened to room temperature
    • sugar: classic sugar for the sugar cookie flavor, but you can add a couple tablespoons of brown sugar as well for a richer flavor. I like to do so when I am in the mood to add chocolate chips to these cookie dough bites.
    • vanilla: a good vanilla is what makes a sugar cookie recipe. Use a real vanilla extract versus imitation flavor if possible.
    • salt: sea salt, just a hint
    • milk: I use whole milk but you can use whatever is on hand.
    • sprinkles: rainbow sprinkles or whatever colors you would like to use--red and green make them perfect for Christmas, orange and black for Halloween, and more!

    How to make this edible sugar cookie dough:

    • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. The nice thing about making this just as cookie dough bites is that if you don't cream the butter and sugar long enough, you won't ruin the recipe. Just get the mixture nice and light and you are fine.
    • Add in the vanilla, salt and milk and mix to incorporate.
    • Slowly add in the flour and mix. I add about â…“ cup at a time. Mix just enough to incorporate the flour. Then stir in the sprinkles.
    • You can roll into balls or eat it straight from the bowl--both are fine. For best results, chill for about 30 minutes before eating to allow the dough to set.

    Flour Safety:

    The FDA advises not to consume uncooked flour, so I will add a disclaimer to this post below and advise you to eat at your own risk per these regulations. You can put the flour in the microwave for about one to two minutes to allow it to reach 165°F if you are concerned. This should kill off any bacteria.

    Recipe Tips:

    • You can add more milk if the dough seems too dry. After adding the flour, if your dough seems super dry, add in more milk 1 tablespoon at a time so as not to over do it.
    • You can use a vegan butter and dairy free milk to make it dairy free. While the dairy free and vegan butter sticks will alter the flavor, the recipe will still work if you opt to use one of them. There are quite a few options out there anymore so pick the one you love most.
    • The butter will solidify in the refrigerator in the dough. When the cookie dough bites are chilled, they will naturally harden due to the cooled butter. Allow them to sit out for 5-10 minutes before eating to allow them to come to room temperature.
    • Cut the bites up and make your own cookie dough ice cream. Stir these bites into vanilla ice cream and you have a fun new frozen treat.
    Stack of edible sugar cookie dough bites with sprinkles.

    Storing Tips:

    When storing this edible cookie dough, you can refrigerate or freeze:

    • If you are refrigerating, store them in a sealed container for about 5 days. I like to roll mine into balls and then set them on a plate or dish to set for about 30 minutes and then transfer them to a bag. It's not necessary but it keeps them from clumping together.
    • To freeze, place the cookie dough balls in a freezer safe container and seal. Store for up to 3 months.

    Cookie Dough Bites Variations:

    While this cookie dough bites recipe is amazing with sprinkles, there are some fun ways to vary the flavors. Try any of the following:

    • Add almond extract: instead of 2 teaspoons of vanilla, use 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla and ½ teaspoon almond extract.
    • Lemon sugar cookie dough bites: add about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. You can also add a bit of lemon extract but I prefer just the zest.
    • Add chocolate chips: to make these more of a chocolate chip cookie dough, add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and about ½ - ¾ cup chocolate chips--regular, white chocolate, dark chocolate etc. any kind. You could completely swap the white sugar for brown sugar in this variation for a richer flavor.
    • Cookies and Cream: add your favorite crushed Oreos into the mix instead of sprinkles (or in addition to)--I LOVE adding golden Oreos. About ½ cup is great.
    • M&M cookie dough: toss in your favorite M&Ms to the cookie dough. The mini M&Ms are great as well.

    Other Recipes To Try:

    • PEANUT BUTTER REESES COOKIE DOUGH BITES
    • KEY LIME COOKIES
    • EGGLESS SUGAR COOKIES
    • VEGAN CHICKPEA COOKIE DOUGH
    • ONE BOWL SMALL BATCH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
    • CARAMEL STUFFED SNICKERDOODLES

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    Disclaimer: The FDA warns that eating uncooked flour can cause illness. Please eat cookie dough at your own risk.

    Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Bites

    This Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Bites recipe is an eggless cookie dough packed with rainbow sprinkles. Prepped in 10 minutes and cookie dough you can eat straight from the bowl--now that is a treat!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 111kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • ½ c butter, softened, room temperature
    • ½ c sugar
    • 1 c all purpose flour heat treated for safety, see notes
    • 1 T milk
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2-3 T rainbow sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Using a standing or hand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add in salt, vanilla and milk and mix together.
    • Slowly add in flour and mix until smooth.
    • Stir in sprinkles.
    • Roll into bite sized balls or eat straight from the bowl! If the dough is not rolling easily, chill for about 15-20 minutes and then roll.
    • Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    • For your safety, it is recommended that you microwave your flour in a microwave safe dish for about 1-2 minutes to a temperature of 165°F to kill off any bacteria. You can do this in the oven as well.
    • You can add more milk if the dough seems too dry. After adding the flour, if your dough seems super dry, add in more milk 1 tablespoon at a time so as not to over do it.
    • You can use a vegan butter and dairy free milk to make it dairy free. While the dairy free and vegan butter sticks will alter the flavor, the recipe will still work if you opt to use one of them. There are quite a few options out there anymore so pick the one you love most.
    • The butter will solidify in the refrigerator in the dough. When the cookie dough bites are chilled, they will naturally harden due to the cooled butter. Allow them to sit out for 5-10 minutes before eating to allow them to come to room temperature.
    • Cut the bites up and make your own cookie dough ice cream. Stir these bites into vanilla ice cream and you have a fun new frozen treat.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you try this recipe? I would love to see it! Mention @LemonsAndZest or tag #LemonsAndZest!

    This post was originally published April 2018. Post was updated April 2020 to include new copy and more helpful information.

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    1. Brandi Esterline says

      March 23, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and very tasty recipe . My kid's absolutely loved it !! Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        March 23, 2021 at 10:21 pm

        So happy to hear it!! Need to make this very soon for myself as well!

        Reply
    2. Redoy says

      March 27, 2020 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      WOW! This recipe looks so healthy and delicious. Thanks for the recipe. take care...

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        March 28, 2020 at 9:46 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    3. Samantha says

      June 06, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      Mmm these look delicious. I might even add a little mini chocolate chips to the chocoholic in me!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        June 12, 2018 at 10:35 am

        Sounds perfect to me!

        Reply
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