Healthier Edible Cookie Dough

Course Sweets & Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 571kcal

Author Kristine Underwood

Ingredients

▢ 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
▢ 1/2 cup sugar
▢ 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
▢ 1/2 tsp sea salt
▢ 2 tsp vanilla extract
▢ 1 cup white whole wheat flour (heat-treated, see notes **)
▢ 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
▢ 1/4 chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar together with the back of a large spoon until light and creamy.
Add vanilla extract and sea salt and stir in well.
Add white whole wheat flour to the butter mixture and mix thoroughly. If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of milk (any kind).
Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
Cookie dough can be eaten immediately or it can be chilled for a firmer texture. It can also be used as a mix in for ice-cream.

Notes

*This recipe is egg-free and is safe to eat raw as long as the flour has been properly heat-treated.

**To heat-treat flour: Place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the flour reaches 165°F. This usually takes about 1 to 2 minutes.

OR: Spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F to kill any potential bacteria. Let the flour cool completely before adding it to the cookie dough.

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