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    Cookie Dough Dip

    December 27, 2021 By Sam 70 Comments

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    collage of cookie dough dip, top image is a close-up in white bowl, bottom image is a birds eye view of dip in bowl

    Sweeten up your next party with my super easy Cookie Dough Dip! This dessert dip takes just 10 minutes to make and uses no raw eggs or raw flour. Recipe includes a how-to video!

    bowl of cookie dough dip topped with mini chocolate chips and a pretzel

    Today’s cookie dough dip recipe is a quick and easy dip that tastes like your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough. It’s creamy, smooth, and absolutely impossible to consume responsibly, so grab your stretchy pants for this one.

    Here’s what you’ll love about this cookie dough dip:

    • Easy to make. Takes all of 5-10 minutes to whip together.
    • Can be made in advance. If you simply don’t have that 5-10 minutes to spare on the day you need this dip, no worries! Make it up to 3 days in advance and store in the fridge.
    • Safe to eat! No raw eggs and no raw flour (which, if you’re not up-to-speed, has occasionally been found to have been contaminated with e.Coli). We’ll heat-treat the flour briefly and in the microwave to eliminate any risk, literally takes just a few seconds!
    • Actually tastes like cookie dough. This was a big one for me! You’ll have all the flavors of true, authentic chocolate chip cookie dough, from the rich notes of vanilla and butter to the subtle sugar-crystal texture from the sugar.
    • Not too sweet! Using cream cheese as the base not only makes the dip incredibly creamy, it keeps the dip from being so overbearingly sweet that you can only handle a bite or two (without making the dip taste like cheesecake!).

    Let’s get started!

    What You Need

    overhead view of ingredients for cookie dough dip

    This cookie dough dip uses simple ingredients for indulgent results. Here’s what you need:

    • Flour. It simply wouldn’t be a true cookie dough dip without flour. This ingredient helps to give the dip the proper consistency and flavor. will need to heat treat the flour before you use it to avoid any risk of E.coli.
    • Sugar. I use a mixture of brown sugar and granulated sugar to balance the sweetness. For the brown sugar, you can use either light brown (which will yield a paler and slightly less rich dip) or dark brown (which will yield a darker and richer dip), or you can use a 50/50 split of the two, which is my preference! If you don’t have brown sugar on hand, see my tutorial on how to make brown sugar!
    • Cream cheese. This gives the dip its creamy base and keeps it from being too sweet.
    • Butter. I recommend unsalted, softened butter (though if you only have salted on hand you can use that and simply leave out the salt).
    • Vanilla. Vanilla is key for cookie dough flavor. Use your homemade vanilla extract if you have it!
    • Salt. Table salt or fine sea salt will work.
    • Chocolate chips. I like to use mini semisweet chips. Full-sized chips will work, but I’ve found they can seem like a bit too much for dipping.
    • Snacks for dipping. Strawberries, pretzels, graham crackers (my personal favorite), waffle cone pieces and vanilla wafers are all good options. Sometimes I like to be extra indulgent and use mini chocolate chip cookies for dipping.

    SAM’S TIP: Make sure your cream cheese is thoroughly softened before using and blend it well with the butter, or your dip will be lumpy.

    Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!

    How to Make Cookie Dough Dip

    4 image collage showing the steps to making cookie dough dip: heating flour, creaming wet ingredients, adding flour, stirring in chocolate chips
    1. Microwave your flour in 10-second increments until it reaches a temperature above 160F. Let it cool completely (warm flour could make your dip runny!).
    2. In a separate bowl, stir together cream cheese, butter, sugars, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
    3. Sift your (cooled!) flour over the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
    4. Stir in your chocolate chips and enjoy!

    SAM’S TIP: If you’re not serving this dip right away, you can cover it with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Keep in mind it will likely need to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before you serve it from the fridge.

    bowl of cookie dough dip with bowls of strawberries, graham crackers, and teddy grahams in the background

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much dip does this recipe make?

    My recipe makes about 2 ½ cups total, which, if you’re serving it at a potluck with a number of other dip and dessert options should be enough to serve about 8 people. However, if you’re anything like my typical guests you might want to consider doubling the recipe (and if you have they’ll keep in the fridge for several days!).

    Is cookie dough dip safe to eat?

    Yes! This recipe contains no raw eggs and includes a step for heat treating your flour, so you can eat it without worrying about salmonella or E.coli.

    Can I make cookie dough dip without cream cheese?

    If you’re looking to go the cream-cheese-free route, I would instead suggest you make my edible cookie dough instead. Since this is a bit thicker than most dips, you will need to thin it out with some cream (about ยฝ cup) or milk (you’d need a bit less since the milk is thinner) until it’s dippable, but it will still taste great!

    Why is my cookie dough dip gritty?

    Due to the fact that cookie dough (and this cookie dough dip) are not cooked, the sugars that are used to sweeten it are not melted, which means they remain in their crystallized (gritty!) form. This dip should not have much of that sugary texture to it at all, but there is some as, in my opinion, there should be as this is characteristic of cookie dough and adds to the overall effect!

    overhead view of cookie dough dip in bowl surrounded by bowls of pretzels, graham crackers, and teddy grahams

    Enjoy!

    Let’s bake together! I’ll be walking you through all the steps in my written recipe and video below! If you try this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram, and you can also find me on YouTube and Facebook

    bowl of cookie dough dip topped with mini chocolate chips and a pretzel

    Cookie Dough Dip

    Sweeten up your next party with this super easy cookie dough dip! This dessert dip is perfect served with graham crackers and vanilla wafers and it takes just 10 minutes to make! No eggs and no raw flour!
    Recipe includes a how-to video!
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    Course: Candy, Dessert, dip
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings (about ⅓ cup per serving, recipe makes about 2 ½ cups total)
    Calories: 373kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
    • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese softened to room temperature
    • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
    • ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar firmly packed (you may use either light or dark brown sugar, I personally like to use a blend of the two)
    • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon table salt or finely ground sea salt
    • ½ cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
    • Your favorite dippers – I recommend graham crackers classic or chocolate, vanilla wafers, pretzels, or even strawberries.

    Recommended Equipment

    • Mixing bowls
    • Instant read thermometer
    • Electric mixer
    • Sifter

    Instructions

    • Place flour in a microwave-safe dish and heat in 10-second increments until it reaches a temperature above 160F (71C) (I use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature). Set aside and allow to cool completely.
      ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
    • Combine cream cheese, butter, sugars, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until creamy, smooth, and completely combined. If using a stand mixer, be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so cream cheese is smooth and no lumps remain.
      8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar, ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon table salt or finely ground sea salt
    • Sift cooled flour over the cream cheese mixture (force any lumps through the sifter with a spoon to break them up) and stir until completely combined.
    • Stir in chocolate chips. Serve immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
      ½ cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips, Your favorite dippers – I recommend graham crackers

    Notes

    Flour

    Since some flours have been found to be contaminated with E.coli, I recommend always heat treating your flour first to avoid the risk of anyone getting sick. With such a small amount as this recipe calls for it’s simple and quick to do in the microwave, as indicated in the recipe.

    Storing

    This dip may be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Note that it will often become more firm as it sits, so you may need to let it sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes and stir again before serving, if making in advance.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (calculated without dippers) | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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    I originally shared this recipe on the blog in 2015 but have since updated it to make for a smoother dip and to heat-treat the flour. Some readers also did not care for the grit from the sugar of the original recipe, and while that is characteristic of cookie dough I was happy to oblige and make a much smoother dip (it still has some texture, just reduced!), which you see here today!

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    Comments

    1. Mike

      December 27, 2022 at 9:43 pm

      Can this recipe be made gluten free?

      Reply
      • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

        December 28, 2022 at 8:52 am

        Hi Mike! A 1:1 gluten-free flour should work just fine here. Enjoy ๐Ÿ˜Š

        Reply
    2. Samantha

      March 30, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      Hello how do you make this with heavy cream? All I see is the recipe linked for edible cookie dough and that listing doesnt mention it. Do we follow the edible cookie dough recipe to a tee and then just add heavy cream until it’s a little thinner?? Thank you

      Reply
      • Sam

        March 31, 2022 at 10:09 am

        Hi Samantha! Since the heavy cream wasn’t part of the original recipe it’s not going to be listed in the original recipe. The edible cookie dough isn’t as much of a dip consistency so you will want to add up to 1/2 cup of heavy cream, stirring it in slowly until you get the proper consistency. I hope that helps. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Jen

      March 27, 2022 at 11:07 am

      Can I use margarine if I donโ€™t have butter on hand?

      Reply
      • Sam

        March 28, 2022 at 10:42 am

        Hi Jen! I think it should work. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Erin

      January 29, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      3 stars
      My husband and I had made your original recipe many many times and it was definitely a favorite. Decided to try your new version. Itโ€™s delicious, but I really prefer the original! It seems much more like actual cookie dough to me. This one is smoother, but I can really taste the cream cheese. Again, still yummy, but for more authentic cookie dough flavor, Iโ€™d go with the original.

      Reply
      • Sam

        January 31, 2022 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you for the feedback, Erin, and for trying my recipe! I do have notes in the recipe so you can still make and enjoy the original! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Lindsey Duncan

      December 18, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      What was the original recipe using heavy cream? That was my favorite! I would rather not use cream cheese.

      Reply
      • Sam

        December 18, 2021 at 9:21 pm

        Hi Lindsey! I actually have a link in the post to make a version that doesn’t have cream cheese. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Shannon

          December 23, 2021 at 4:37 pm

          Sam I thought I was losing my mind since I made this last Christmas w heavy cream. How much cream do we use in the other recipe? Starting at 1/4 C going to 1/2?

        • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

          December 27, 2021 at 11:26 am

          Hi Shannon! We think about 1/2 cup should do it. Enjoy!

        • Cyndi

          December 27, 2022 at 4:38 pm

          5 stars
          Hi Sam,
          Hope you and your family are doing well.

          I noticed a few comments, on the new version of this recipe, of people not liking the cream cheese.

          Do you think substituting marscapone cheese, in equal measure, would work?

          Love your recipes and guidance. You are Godsend to all of us!!!!!

        • Sam

          December 27, 2022 at 8:47 pm

          Hi Cyndi! I think it could work, but I would be hesitant to use it. You have to take care to not overwork the mascarpone and it’s going to change the flavor quite a bit.

      • Allie

        December 26, 2021 at 5:40 pm

        This was my favorite, too!! A friend just asked for the recipe, so I came here to get it and now itโ€™s gone! Can you share the original recipe with the heavy cream? I found the edible cookie dough link in this post, but I would love the old dip recipe if you have it.

        Reply
        • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

          December 27, 2021 at 12:02 pm

          Hi Allie! We provide instructions on how to make the dip with heavy cream in the post. Enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚

    6. Melissa

      January 09, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      How much cookie dough does this yield. Want to make some as party favors.

      Reply
      • Sugar Spun Run

        January 10, 2020 at 11:56 am

        Hi, Melissa! This recipe makes approximately 2 cups worth. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Melissa

      December 29, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      Love this recipe. Dipping with mini vanilla wafers is so good!

      Reply
      • Sugar Spun Run

        December 30, 2019 at 7:08 am

        I am so glad that you enjoyed the cookie dough dip, Melissa! The vanilla wafers are wonderful with this recipe, right?! Thanks so much for commenting. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Melissa

          December 30, 2019 at 9:02 pm

          Milk chocolate chips or semi sweet??

        • Sugar Spun Run

          December 30, 2019 at 9:30 pm

          Hi, Melissa! Either will work fine. I typically do semi-sweet. I hope that you enjoy the cookie dough dip. ๐Ÿ™‚

        • Ami Boomsma

          December 14, 2021 at 8:24 pm

          Hi there! I just went to make this recipe & I was bummed to find out it was an updated recipe with cream cheese ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
          Can you please post the original cookie dough recipe or email me please? My friends & I are panicking b/c none of us wrote it down & we love love love it!!

        • Sam

          December 17, 2021 at 2:16 pm

          Hi Ami! I actually have a note on how to make it cream cheese free in the actual post. ๐Ÿ™‚

    8. Samantha

      October 20, 2019 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      Made this with mini m&Ms!! Tasted great!

      Reply
      • Sugar Spun Run

        October 20, 2019 at 9:33 am

        I am so glad that you enjoyed the Cookie Dough Dip, Samantha! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Karen

      March 16, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      We loved this recipe. My 12 year old son basically made it himself. We can’t wait to have it with the rest of the family later for movie night. It made a good amount more then I thought it would. Great for parties.

      Reply
      • Sam

        March 16, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it, Karen! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
      • SERA

        August 01, 2019 at 10:54 am

        CIAO PER CREMA PESANTE COSA INTENDI?QUALE COMPRO?

        Reply
        • Sam

          August 07, 2019 at 9:17 pm

          It should say “heavy cream” on the label. If you can’t find that, double cream or whipping cream would work. You could even try using milk, but you’ll want to start with much less as milk is thinner than cream, then add as needed until the desired consistency is reached.

    10. Lynnette

      February 06, 2019 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Well whom doesn’t love cookie dough? I’m going to make this for my niece’s gender reveal party sounds so yummy and fun, what are the best dippers for this?

      Reply
      • Sam

        February 06, 2019 at 4:16 pm

        Hi Lynnette! I like using mini pretzels and graham crackers. If you’re making it for a gender reveal I’d recommend heat treating the flour just to be safe for the mom-to-be. You can find more instructions on how to heat treat flour here in this recipe.
        Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Jan

        December 31, 2019 at 1:22 pm

        Is it safe to eat even though there is raw flour in it?

        Reply
    11. Kiley

      December 22, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      3 stars
      Although this tastes better than the recipes with cream cheese, I was pretty disappointed. My family isnโ€™t big on sweets, but I thought cookie dough wouldnโ€™t be that sweet for them. Entirely too much sugar holy crap!!! Sad to say we were not fans.

      Reply
      • Sam

        December 23, 2018 at 11:59 am

        Sorry to hear it wasn’t a hit for you, Kiley! Cookie dough is definitely a sweet dessert, serving with pretzels or something salty can help but I’m not surprised it wasn’t a hit for a family that doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth.

        Reply
    12. Lorena

      October 04, 2018 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Not sure if anyone’s ever tried this, sounds weird but I promise it’s amazing! Use frito scoops to dip into it…the salty sweet combo is to die for!

      Reply
      • Sam

        October 04, 2018 at 8:38 pm

        I certainly have not tried it but it would definitely be worth a shot! โ˜บ๏ธ

        Reply
    13. Phatty

      September 16, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      This was AMAZING! I brought this to a party and everyone loooved it! My fave dipper was apples

      Reply
      • Sam

        September 16, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        I love the sound of apples as a dipper! I will definitely have to try that next time! Thanks for the feedback! I am so glad you enjoyed it! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

        Reply
    14. Hayley

      August 23, 2018 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      I did this recipe with wheat flour and it is equally as awesome!

      Reply
      • Sam

        September 09, 2018 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks for the feedback Hayley! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    15. Jen

      August 15, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this! Iโ€™m literally obsessed! All your recipes are fairly easy to make, which I love. Great recipe!!

      Reply
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