Red 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.
- Author: Elena
- 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
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
- 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