Description
This Cookie Monster Edible Cookie Dough is a fun, safe-to-eat treat that combines the nostalgic flavors of classic cookie dough with a twist of blue coloring and crunchy mix-ins like mini chocolate chips and crushed Oreos. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without baking, this no-bake dessert is rich, creamy, and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Base Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (about 10 cookies)
Additional
- Blue food coloring (gel works best)
Instructions
- Heat-Treat the Flour: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the all-purpose flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes to eliminate any potential bacteria. Allow the flour to cool completely before using it in the recipe to ensure food safety.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing continuously until all the ingredients are fully combined into a smooth base.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the heat-treated flour and the salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until a cohesive, smooth cookie dough forms, ensuring there are no lumps of flour remaining.
- Color the Dough: Add a few drops of blue gel food coloring to the dough. Mix thoroughly to distribute the color evenly. Add more coloring incrementally until you reach your desired vibrant shade of blue, reminiscent of the Cookie Monster character.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and crushed Oreo cookies carefully, spreading them evenly throughout the dough without overmixing. This adds texture and classic cookie flavors to the dough.
- Serve: Scoop the cookie dough into serving bowls or roll into small balls for bite-sized treats. Enjoy immediately as a fun dessert or store in the refrigerator for up to five days for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Heat-treating the flour is essential to make this dough safe for raw consumption.
- You can substitute dairy milk with almond, soy, or oat milk as preferred.
- Adjust the amount of blue food coloring to achieve the perfect Cookie Monster hue.
- Refrigerate the dough to firm it up if you prefer a firmer texture before serving.
- For a nut-free version, ensure all ingredients are free from nut contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
