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Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 36 servings

Description

This Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough recipe offers a safe-to-eat treat that combines the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips into a creamy, no-bake dessert. Perfect for those craving cookie dough without the risk of raw flour or eggs, this recipe is heat-treated to ensure safety, then chilled and topped with a luscious peanut butter chocolate topping and flaky sea salt for added richness and texture. With easy preparation and no baking required, it’s an ideal sweet snack or dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Topping

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate of any variety
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Heat-treat the flour: Place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the flour reaches 165℉ to eliminate any bacteria. This should take about 2-3 minutes total. Allow the flour to cool completely before using.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: Using a mixer on medium-high speed, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about three minutes until the mixture is fluffy and light.
  3. Add flavor and salt: Mix in the vanilla paste or extract, creamy peanut butter, and kosher salt until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
  4. Incorporate flour and sweetened condensed milk: Sift the cooled, heat-treated flour into the mixture, leaving any hard clumps behind, and mix on low speed until just combined. Then, slowly add the sweetened condensed milk in a steady stream while mixing on low to achieve a smooth dough texture.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Scrape down the bowl again, then add the cold mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (previously placed in the freezer) and mix on the lowest speed until they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
  6. Press dough into pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper slings. Transfer the dough into the pan and use a spatula, the bottom of a measuring cup, or clean fingers to press the dough evenly and firmly into all sides and corners of the pan.
  7. Chill the dough: Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the dough to set and firm up.
  8. Prepare the topping: In a microwave-safe bowl (or using a double boiler), combine ½ cup peanut butter and ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
  9. Top the cookie dough: Pour the melted peanut butter chocolate mixture evenly over the chilled cookie dough. Spread it gently across the surface to cover the entire pan.
  10. Final chilling and finishing touches: Let the topping sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top. Return the pan to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to fully set.
  11. Slice and serve: Once thoroughly chilled and set, remove the cookie dough from the pan using the parchment paper slings. Slice into up to 36 small pieces and serve immediately or store in the fridge for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • Heat treating the flour is essential to kill any harmful bacteria and make the dough safe to eat raw.
  • Using frozen chocolate chips helps them retain shape when mixed into the dough.
  • The recipe yields up to 36 small servings, perfect for parties or sharing.
  • Store the cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter for an alternative but note this will alter flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/edible-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-recipe/