Unbaked Cookie Dough Bar founder Olivia Hops says this is the sweet equivalent of an everything bagel, with M&Ms, mini chips, cookie pieces and sprinkles worked into the edible dough that contains no eggs and heat-treated flour.
We could see how a mere spoonful or two of this could soothe the savage sweet tooth, on occasion. But you can also use it as a cookie sandwich filling and as a stand-in for the buttercream between cake layers. What you cannot do is bake this dough, because it will just melt.
Note: To heat-treat the flour (to destroy any pathogens), microwave the amount needed for this recipe in a microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds, then take out the bowl and give the flour a good stir with a fork. There will be a few lumps, but stir them away. Repeat the microwaving and stirring two more times. The internal temperature of the flour should register at least 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Sift the flour into a container and let cool completely before using or storing.
Heat-treated flour can be found online.
Storage: Refrigerate the dough in an airtight container for up to 1 month, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Ingredients
measuring cupServings: 6-8 (makes 4 cups)
Directions
Step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or using a large bowl and a handheld mixer, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and granulated sugar, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. (The creamier this base mixture is, the smoother the dough will be.)
Step 2
Add the vanilla and beat just until incorporated. Stop to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats and salt until combined. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, until there is no trace of flour left.
Step 4
Fold in the chocolate chips, M&Ms, mini marshmallows, if using, the cookie pieces and rainbow sprinkles by hand.
Step 5
The dough is ready to eat, or transfer it to a container for cold storage.
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Nutritional Facts
Per serving (based on 8)
Calories
650
Fat
34 g
Saturated Fat
14 g
Carbohydrates
80 g
Sodium
210 mg
Cholesterol
35 mg
Protein
11 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
54 g
This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.
Adapted from "The Edible Cookie Dough Cookbook: 75 Recipes for Incredibly Delectable Doughs You Can Eat Right Off the Spoon," by Olivia Hops (Harvard Common Press, 2018).
Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.
Published August 29, 2018
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