If you're someone who loves to eat raw cookie dough straight from the bowl, then this easy Edible Sugar Cookie Dough recipe is going to be your new favorite! The best part is, there is no need to worry about raw eggs, this eggless cookie dough is completely safe to eat. It is gluten free and packed with protein too so it's the perfect treat for the holiday season!
Who doesn't love a no bake recipe, especially during the holiday season? I love edible cookie dough because it's a super quick tasty treat you can whip up minutes when your sweet tooth is craving a treat but you'd also like to move the needle towards your protein goals & enjoy a more nutritious dessert. This Edible Sugar Cookie Dough is made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand in your pantry, so it's an easy dessert cookie dough lovers will be glad to make!
You'll also love this Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & this Edible Brownie Batter , or this Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough or these Protein Sugar Cookies recipes, too!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It is healthy. Not only is this recipe gluten free & refined sugar free (minus the sprinkles) but it is protein packed too, making it the perfect healthy holiday treat.
- It is delicious. If you love sugar cookies but you don't feel like baking, this is the perfect sweet treat for you!
- It is easy. Requiring no special skills or equipment, anyone can whip up this easy recipe.
- It is safe to eat raw. Unlike traditional raw cookie dough, this recipe does not contain raw eggs or raw flour, so it is a great option for the cookie dough lover to safely enjoy without worrying about harmful bacteria.
Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Ingredients & Tested Substitutions
- Almond Flour. The base of this recipe uses almond flour. Alternatively, you can use oat flour if needed, however do not use all purpose flour unless it has been heat treated as raw flour is not safe to eat.
- Protein Powder. Vanilla protein powder works best, however you may use unflavored protein powder if you have one you enjoy. My two favorite options to use are an easy to digest vegan protein powder called TumLove in my recipe (KIMBERLY15 saves you 15% off your first order!) or Equip Foods Prime Protein (PRETTYDELISH for 15% off) but you can use any protein powder you like. This recipe will work with whey protein powder, pea protein powder, etc. If you don't have a favorite protein powder yet, you can check out my guide on my favorite easy to digest protein powders.
- Natural Cashew Butter. Most edible sugar cookie dough recipes use unsalted butter, but since this is a high protein recipe we're using cashew butter. Be sure to choose natural cashew butter as it is generally runnier and will mix better. Alternatively, you may use natural almond butter. Peanut butter would also work but would change the flavor profile slightly so only use this as a last resort.
- Almond Extract. This is required for an authentic sugar cookie flavor.
- Pure Maple Syrup. You should be able to find a high quality pure maple syrup at your local grocery store, but if not here is one I recommend.
- Sprinkles. I used sugar crystal sprinkles & a Christmas sprinkle blend.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- White chocolate chips are one of my favorite mix-ins to add
- Make this edible cookie dough recipe into cookie dough bites! Simply scoop 2 tablespoon of cookie dough into your hand and roll into balls. You can enjoy little bites of cookie dough any time you like!
- Add chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips if you're a chocolate lover
- Omit the protein powder if you'd just like to enjoy gluten free edible dough
Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, first add ½ cup of almond flour along with ½ cup (which is about 1.5 scoops) of protein powder. Before mixing, add the cashew butter along with the almond extract & maple syrup. Mix the dough using a fork until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Note that if the cookie dough is a little too crumbly, you may add 1 tablespoon of milk of your choice at a time until it resembles a traditional cookie dough texture.
2. Add sprinkles. Once the cookie dough is mixed, fold in the sprinkles & sugar crystals if using.
3. Scoop & enjoy! Using a cookie scoop, scoop the raw sugar cookie dough into bowls. Alternatively, you can make cookie dough balls instead. To do this, scoop 2 tablespoon of cookie dough into the palm of your hand & roll into a ball. Place on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper until all of the cookie dough is rolled into bites.
How to store edible sugar cookie dough
The best way to store the cookie dough is in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to one week. I like to make cookie dough bites out of the dough because they are easier to store & then you can grab the perfect portion the next time your craving hits.
If You Enjoyed This Recipe, You Might Also Enjoy
- Edible Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Edible Brownie Batter
- Protein Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Protein Hot Chocolate Pudding
Did you have a chance to make this recipe? If so, please leave me a 5 star rating and review below. I always love and appreciate hearing from you!
Easy Edible Sugar Cookie Dough (GF, High Protein)
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup cashew butter
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp maple syrup add more 1 tablespoon at a time for sweetness
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, first add ½ cup of almond flour along with ½ cup (which is about 1.5 scoops) of protein powder. Before mixing, add the cashew butter along with the almond extract & maple syrup. Mix the dough using a fork until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Note that if the cookie dough is a little too crumbly, you may add 1 tablespoon of milk of your choice at a time until it resembles a traditional cookie dough texture.
- Add sprinkles. Once the cookie dough is mixed, fold in the sprinkles & sugar crystals if using.
- Scoop & enjoy! Using a cookie scoop, scoop the raw sugar cookie dough into bowls. Alternatively, you can make cookie dough balls instead. To do this, scoop 2 tablespoon of cookie dough into the palm of your hand & roll into a ball. Place on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper until all of the cookie dough is rolled into bites.
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