Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Recipe

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Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough is the best way to eat raw cookie dough safely—no eggs and heat-treated flour make it completely safe to eat!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the flour in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat at 15-second intervals until the internal temperature is 160°F (see note).
¾ cup all-purpose flour
Add the cinnamon and whisk until incorporated. Set the flour aside to completely cool.
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the peanut butter and butter together until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Add the sugar and brown sugar and beat for 3 minutes.
¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup dark brown sugar
Add the salt, vanilla, and milk. Mix until fully incorporated.
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1½ tablespoons milk
Add the cooled flour/cinnamon mixture and mix just until the flour is incorporated.
Add the peanut butter chips and stir just until incorporated.
(Optional) Roll the dough into 1-inch balls for an easy on-the-go snack.
½ cup peanut butter baking chips

If using salted peanut butter, feel free to reduce or omit the kosher salt.
You can store the heat treated flour in an airtight container for further use. Let it cool down before storing.