Gluten free cookie dough is delicious by the spoonful, in bite-sized balls, or spread onto your favorite gluten free crackers or cookies! You have seen those shops that serve edible cookie dough like ice cream. Now you can enjoy that fun idea at home!
Learning how to eat gluten free doesn't have to be difficult, and as this easy edible cookie dough recipe proves, eating gluten free is delicious, too!
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My cookie dough recipe also makes the perfect frosting for any cake, cupcake, cookie, or even donut! If you love cookie dough as much as my family does, you will want to check out all of these yummy gluten free cookie dough recipes!
It seems that eating raw flour is no longer advised. Check below for an easy way to toast the flour so that it is safe to use in this recipe.
This dessert recipe was created for my son's birthday last week. Gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough is one of his favorite things to steal when I am not looking.
Is cookie dough safe to eat?
I have lectured my son many times about raw eggs and not eating the batter when I am baking. It doesn't matter. My words seem to fall on deaf "teen" ears.
Cookie dough without eggs is so easy to make and enjoy in just minutes! There are no worries about this edible cookie dough recipe because it is egg free! It is so easy to make cookie dough without eggs :-).
Is it bad to eat raw flour?
A new warning about eating raw flour has come out. To keep this cookie dough safe, I highly advise you do one of these things to toast the flour before using it in this recipe:
- Toast the flour for 5 minutes. Just spread the flour out thinly on a piece of parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cook on 325 for 5-8 minutes. This will cook out any potential bacteria issues.
- You can also toast raw flour in a frying pan. Cook while whisking constantly over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cook in small batches so that all flour toasts.
- Check out these tips to bake your flour.
Thankfully, he hasn't become sick from the dough, but I think this edible cookie dough is going to help matters.
That is why this gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough recipe is perfect. He can dig in and safely eat this cookie dough."
I may need to make this "as is" and let him just eat it out of the bowl. The brown sugary flavor is just that good.
I bet you thought this was ice cream... did you know there are shops that sell scoops of edible cookie dough? Believe me, it is sooo yummy!
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You can slather this cookie dough in anything...like this Edible Cookie Dough Fudge.
Gluten Free Cookie Dough from Scratch with 5 Simple Ingredients
Ingredients:
- gluten free flour
- brown sugar
- butter softened
- vanilla extract
- chocolate chips
Once the ingredients are mixed, stir in chocolate chips, and you are just minutes away from enjoying this frosting. If you want to get really good, you can add pecans or walnuts too!
If you like chocolate, this easy gluten free chocolate cookie dough is amazing too!
Can this cookie dough spread like frosting?
With a slight reduction in the total amount of flour, this edible cookie dough is smooth enough to frost a cake with. Will you eat it with a spoon, or use it as a frosting? You get to choose, or make a double batch and do both!
What will you spread this cookie dough frosting on?
I am thinking of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies...the possibilities are making me hungry! If you don't want to spread it onto anything, that is okay too. Just eat it out of the jar!
You will remember this delicious post from last week. The cookie dough frosting was amazing on these gluten free chocolate donuts. These disappeared so quickly. Next time I will make a double batch.
Ways to Enjoy Edible Cookie Dough:
- Gluten Free Cookie Dough Magic Bars
- Easy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Fudge
- Cookie Dough Pie Crust (for an ice cream cake!)
Can you refrigerate this cookie dough?
You can definitely refrigerate this dough, but it can make your dough hard and a bit crumbly. Let it get to warm up a bit to eat.
You can roll this dough into balls and eat as "bonbon style" treats, or dip them in dark chocolate for gluten free cookie dough truffles!
Can you bake this edible cookie dough?
No, this dough has no eggs and no leavener so it will not bake into cookies very well. If you want to have baked gluten free chocolate chip cookies, check out all of my delicious gluten free cookie recipes.
Tools:
- Mixing bowl. I have said this in a few posts, but I am convinced this bowl with a rubber bottom is the best invention, EVER. No sliding when you mix!
- Electric mixer. I love the versatility of this mixer. I used regular paddles.
- Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour. This flour is great for this recipe, and the cookie dough is not grainy at all!
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting
Easy edible gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough. Egg free cookie dough that is safe to eat by the spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup gluten free flour blend
- chocolate chips, I used mini chocolate chips so it wouldn't affect how this frosting spreads.
Instructions
- Toast the raw flour: Toast the flour for 5 minutes. Just spread the flour out thinly on a piece of parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cook on 325 for 5-8 minutes. This will cook out any potential bacteria issues. You can also toast raw flour in a frying pan. Cook while whisking constantly over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cook in small batches so that all flour toasts.
- Put all ingredients into a mixer or large bowl and mix.
- Spread onto cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, or even donuts!
Notes
Feel free to add chopped nuts!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 3g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
Court
I saw there was someone who was gonna use Almond Flour but never said how it worked out. Has anyone tried it? Pregnant and need sinful snacks but too pregnant to handle the disappointment of it not working out lol.
Sandi Gaertner
I never heard about the almond flour. My first thought is the texture would be a bit gritty with almond flour. Are you trying to avoid the carbs in gluten free flour? I am not sure why you want only almond flour but if I know the reason I may be able to suggest something else.
Himalayan Salt Valley
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe.
Sandi Gaertner
You are very welcome ๐
Vanessa
I made this and didnโt wait long enough for the butter to cool so I refrigerated before adding the chocolate chips. Mine turned out so crumbly...not sticky/gooey at all. Any ideas on why that happened?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Vanessa, it could be a couple of issues. One, it was crumbly because your butter was very cold. It could also depend on the gluten free flour blend you used, and the flour/starch ratio of that blend.
Adri Cannon
Will it be ruined if I add water to it?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Adri, I have never added water to this recipe so I am not sure.
Andrea
I just made this using Namaste flour blend. I toasted the flor first, but forgot to let it cool fully before adding my chocolate chips.
But itโs really dry and crumbling. Not sure what I did wrong ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Andrea, I have not personally used that flour in baking, but in looking at the ingredients it is very starch heavy...that higher starch load will absorb a lot more liquid than gluten free flour. I would say next time to lessen the amount of Namaste flour or increase the butter.
Jessica Cannon
I also used that flour but I didnt know to toast it
Sandi Gaertner
Toasting it is a bit new Jessica. There have been some articles lately about how flour shouldn't be eaten raw. I didn't toast my flour for years and didn't have any problems, but I added it in as a safety precaution.
Madison
I tried making it and I was just a little too sweet
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Madison, I find sweetness really is an individualized experience. My husband likes things less sweet as well. Feel free to try with less sugar next time :-).
Teresa Ingley
Do you think I could use almond flour for the gluten free flour?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Teresa, I haven't tried just almond flour. If you try it, can you please come back and let us know how it turns out?
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Oh yum- this looks delicious! And on top of a doughnut? Sinfully good!
Sandi Gaertner
LOL, it was pretty awesome on a donut ๐
Tisha
OH man this looks really dangerous!!!!
Sandi Gaertner
LOL, totally!
Michelle M Blackwood
Interesting recipe looks so amazing and easy to prepare. I bet it tastes delicious in ice cream!
Sandi Gaertner
It really does!
camila
This looks super delicious. and even better that it's gluten free!! Awesome recipe!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Camila ๐
Cindy Gordon
Edible cookie dough, yes please! I am all in!
Sandi Gaertner
LOL, I am all in too!
Deborah Allen
My gluten free flour comes with a warning not to eat raw, uncooked flour. How is this recipe safe to eat?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Deborah, thank you for your question. I believe the warning is on your flour as a general warning not to eat cookie dough with raw eggs. My cookie dough recipe is egg free and so it is fine to eat.
Kalley
Perfect with chocolate chips and chopped up hazelnuts. My hubby loved tit!
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad you liked it ๐ Thank you so much Kalley!
Fi
What quantity/weight is "1 Stick of Butter" please? In our local store, 1 'block' of butter is 1 lb. I suspect that could be too much for using with this recipe! LOL
Sandi Gaertner
Hi there. This is the equivalent to 1/2 cup. Have a wonderful holiday ?
Emily
Do you think that I could roll these into small balls and freeze them to put in ice cream? Or is it too creamy?
Sandi Gaertner
YES! I love this idea Emily. If you chill the dough, you can easily roll them. Enjoy!
Cara
So good! I used coconut sugar and added 2tbsp of water and it's amazing! Thank you!
Sandi Gaertner
I am really glad coconut sugar works too. It is nice to have a lower glycemic option. Thank you so much for letting me know ๐
Sarah
A couple of years ago I saw a to that said to add 2 TBSP of water to any GF recipe and let it sit at least 1 hour before baking or eating and you will have reduced grainyness.... it works pretty well, if that is an issue for anyone.
Sandi Gaertner
That is a great idea. Thank you so much Sarah ๐
Karien
Hi Sandi, I live in South Africa and Bob Red Mill's 1:1 gluten free flour blend is not abailable here. How can I make a gluten free flour blend from scratch which will suit the recipy?
Kind Regars,
Karien Roux
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Karien, because this recipe isn't baked, you could use any gluten free flour mix. I wish you all the best.
Danielle
My boyfriend is always telling me he would prefer to just eat to cookie dough instead of the actual cookies. This is a great idea!
Sandi Gaertner
LOL, our guys think alike :-).
Brandon
The last time I made gluten free cookie dough was all floury and I had to keep adding milk but didn't work. I hope this recipe works out great and not to doughy!
Sandi Gaertner
Let me know how this is for you. I find the gluten free flour blend makes all of the difference in this recipe.
Gina
I made this and froze it in tiny pieces so I could have chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream! It was great - thanks for sharing!
Sandi Gaertner
What a delicious idea Gina. Thank you so much for sharing with us :-).
Brandi Crawford
I would easily eat this straight from the jar! Love that it's gluten-free!
Sandi Gaertner
LOL, so would I :-).
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
I know that this is funny, but I don't like eating raw cookie dough of any type. BUT, my husband does. I will be making this frosting for him! He will adore it slathered on his favorite cupcake! Great recipe!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Elaine :-).
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
Oh my, bring it on! I love gluten free chocolate chip cookies but honestly the dough is the best part. I would have trouble keeping this around the house!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Karen.
Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes
I'm thinking I could spread this between cookies and be perfectly happy. Or scooping straight from the jar. Delicious.
Sandi Gaertner
Oh that sounds incredible Lucy!!
Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival
That looks good, seriously, I need the whole jar and I will eat the whole thing! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sandi Gaertner
We think a like :-).
Kelly
How do you store this? I'm considering making some as Xmas gifts! So excited to try it!
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Kelly, that is a really good question. It doesn't last that long around here because I have two teens. We kept ours refrigerated. If you want to make a gift out of it, you could layer the dry ingredients in a cute mason jar and put a cute hang tag on that says "Just Add Butter".
Meg @ With Salt and Wit
My mind is racing of all the ways I would devour this frosting! I am thinking milkshakes are up on deck ๐
Sandi Gaertner
That sounds incredible Meg.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
What a great idea for frosting!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Kimberly ๐
Madison | A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Oh this looks so dangerous. But I am so in!
Sandi Gaertner
I so get that ๐
Amy Stafford
Wow this sounds amazing and delicious!
Amanda | The Chunky Chef
Oh wow, this looks like the best cookie dough frosting ever!!
Sandi Gaertner
It is totally worth every bite ๐
Lori @ RecipeGirl
YUM! Topping donuts with this is a delicious idea!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Lori ๐