Edible Sugar Cookie Dough

This edible cookie dough replicates the classic sugar cookie profile using butter and sugar creamed together with vanilla and flour. A pinch of salt balances sweetness. Optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips or sprinkles provide added texture and flavor variety. Unlike traditional cookie dough, this recipe is intended to be consumed uncooked.

The primary consideration is food safety due to raw flour, which can harbor pathogens. To address this, the recipe advises pasteurizing the flour by heating it in a microwave or oven to kill bacteria before mixing. This simple step reduces risk while retaining the raw dough texture and taste.

The final dough is soft, sweet, and slightly sandy from the flour, with the butter providing richness characteristic of sugar cookies. This edible dough is a convenient treat for enjoying sugar cookie flavor without baking, suitable for snacking or sharing.

Mixing is straightforward: combine the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, pasteurized flour, salt, and any mix-ins until uniform. The dough should be stored refrigerated and consumed within a few days to preserve freshness and safety.