Description
This Edible Gingerbread Cookie Dough is a safe-to-eat, no-bake treat that captures the warm, spicy flavors of traditional gingerbread cookies. Made with softened butter, brown sugar, molasses, and warming spices, this dough is perfect for enjoying by the spoonful or as a fun, festive dessert topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- ¼ cup molasses (or dark treacle)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup heat treated flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
Toppings (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and firmly packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer or hand whisk. Continue beating until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy in texture, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add Molasses and Vanilla: Incorporate the molasses (or dark treacle) and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat again until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Sift and Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the heat-treated flour and ground spices—ginger, cinnamon, and allspice—directly into the wet mixture. Beat gently until the dough forms a smooth, homogenous texture free of lumps.
- Serve with Toppings: Spoon the edible gingerbread cookie dough into individual serving bowls. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and, if desired, colorful sprinkles for added festivity and sweetness.
Notes
- Heat treating flour is necessary to eliminate any harmful bacteria since this recipe uses raw flour without baking.
- Molasses can be substituted with dark treacle if preferred.
- This dough is intended to be eaten raw and should not be baked.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative and use dairy-free whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
