Brown Butter Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Recipe
This Brown Butter Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough recipe offers a luscious, safe-to-eat treat that’s perfect for indulging your cookie dough cravings without baking a full batch of cookies. By browning the butter, the dough attains a rich, nutty flavor, and heat-treating the flour ensures it’s safe to consume raw. The silky, soft dough is studded with semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, making it an irresistible sweet snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 to 1.5 cups of edible cookie dough (serves 4-6) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons whole milk (as needed to achieve the perfect consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently to prevent burning and continue cooking until the butter turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, typically around 5-7 minutes. This enhances the flavor of your cookie dough.
- Cool the Browned Butter: Remove the pan from heat and transfer the browned butter to a glass bowl. To speed cooling and slightly thicken the butter, place the bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice water and stir occasionally until it softens but is not solidified.
- Heat Treat the Flour: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Evenly spread the raw all-purpose flour on a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes. This step eliminates any potentially harmful bacteria in the raw flour. Allow the flour to cool completely to room temperature before usage.
- Combine Sugars and Butter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooled browned butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix well using a rubber spatula or electric mixer until fully integrated and creamy.
- Add Remaining Wet Ingredients: Stir in the whole milk and vanilla extract along with the salt. Mix until the dough is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate Heat-Treated Flour: Gradually add the cooled, heat-treated flour to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until fully combined into a soft dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dough without over-mixing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your edible brown butter chocolate chip cookie dough is now ready to eat as a delicious treat straight from the bowl. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Heat treating the flour is crucial for safety since the dough is meant to be eaten raw.
- Adjust the milk quantity slightly to achieve your preferred dough consistency; add more if it’s too thick.
- This recipe uses unsalted butter so you can control the salt level precisely.
- Use whole milk for a richer taste, but you can substitute with any milk you prefer.
- Store leftover dough in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder can enhance the flavor if desired.
Keywords: Edible cookie dough, brown butter, chocolate chip, no bake dessert, safe to eat raw dough
