Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
Introduction
Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough is a luscious treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the fun texture of cookie dough. This safe-to-eat dough requires no baking and makes a perfect snack or dessert topping. Enjoy it by the spoonful or as a delightful addition to your favorite sweets.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon red food coloring
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat treat the flour by preheating your oven to 350°F. Spread the flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a thermometer to ensure the flour reaches 165°F to make it safe for raw consumption. Let the flour cool completely before using.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Add the milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Step 4: Add the heat-treated flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until the flour mixture disappears into the dough.
- Step 5: Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Step 6: Serve the edible cookie dough in bowls, use it as a topping for desserts or ice cream, or enjoy it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
Tips & Variations
- For a thicker dough, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Substitute mini white chocolate chips for a sweeter flavor contrast.
- Use natural red food coloring from beet powder for a more natural alternative.
- If you prefer a richer chocolate taste, increase the cocoa powder to 1.5 tablespoons.
Storage
Store the cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Let it come to room temperature before serving, or warm slightly if preferred. You can also freeze the dough for up to three months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Is this cookie dough safe to eat raw?
Yes. Heat treating the flour by baking it until it reaches 165°F eliminates harmful bacteria, making it safe to eat raw. Additionally, this recipe doesn’t use raw eggs, improving safety.
Can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes. Substitute the butter with a vegan butter alternative and use plant-based milk instead of dairy milk. Choose vegan mini chocolate chips to keep the recipe fully vegan-friendly.
PrintRed Velvet Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
This Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough is a safe-to-eat, no-bake treat that’s perfect for indulging your cookie cravings without an oven. Made with heat-treated flour and classic red velvet flavors—cocoa powder and red food coloring—this recipe is rich, sweet, and studded with mini chocolate chips for a delightful texture. Enjoy it on its own, as a dessert topping, or straight from the bowl for a fun and satisfying snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup of edible cookie dough, serving 4 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon red food coloring
Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat treat the flour: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a safe temperature of 165°F (74°C) to eliminate any harmful bacteria. Allow the flour to cool completely before using it in the recipe.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with the granulated and brown sugars. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Add liquids and colorings: Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is uniformly combined, giving the dough its signature red velvet color.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the cooled, heat-treated flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until the flour mixture is fully integrated and no dry spots remain.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon the edible cookie dough into bowls. It can be enjoyed as is, used as a fun topping for ice cream or other desserts, or simply eaten by the spoonful straight from the bowl.
Notes
- Heat-treating the flour is essential for food safety since this dough is not baked.
- Use softened butter for easier mixing and a creamier texture.
- Store any leftover cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before eating.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of red.
Keywords: red velvet, edible cookie dough, no bake, dessert, chocolate chips, safe flour, easy recipe
