No Bake Edible Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough (2024)

This is the best snickerdoodle cookie dough bites recipe ever!

It’s that time of year which means everything holiday-related is right around the corner. Since I’ve been thinking about and planning all my holiday baking ahead of time I started daydreaming about snickerdoodle cookies.

Now, it is still really hot even though we’re in the middle of September! I decided to go with snickerdoodle cookie dough truffles that require no oven or baking to keep the house cool.

Now this recipe is made with heat treated flour to keep them on the safe side and make sure any possible bacteria has been removed. They also have cinnamon in the cookie dough to really bring out that snickerdoodle flavor out a bit more.

Why do you need to make this recipe?

• This recipe doesn’t need an oven, keeping the house cooler in the summer.
• It tastes just like the real deal!
• This can even be made in the middle of the night to get those cravings satisfied.
• It’s a fun activity to do with kids.

Ingredients for this classic cinnamon snickerdoodle cookie dough

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this edible cookie dough. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

• Butter- You can use salted or unsalted butter at room temperature for this recipe.
• Granulated & brown sugar- The mixture of sugars will give this cookie dough the perfect texture and flavor.
• Vanilla extract- This is will give extra depth of flavor to the cookie dough.
• Heavy cream – This is used instead of raw eggs.
• Flour- Heat-treated all-purpose flour works great for this recipe.
• Salt- Always use a little salt in your sweet treats to balance out the flavors.
• Cinnamon– Can’t have snickerdoodle cookies without cinnamon! Use high-quality cinnamon for ultimate flavor.

How to make snickerdoodle edible cookie batter

This is how you can make these. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

1. Cream the butter and sugars together in a large bowl you can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
2. Mix in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until combined.
3. Fold in the dry ingredients until the flour mixture disappears.

Make the cinnamon sugar mixture

This is the secret ingredient when it comes to this edible cookie dough. It adds that delicious crunch to every bite.

• Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle on the edible cookie dough. This will add some Crunch to the cookie dough, just like the regular baked snickerdoodles.

HOW TO HEAT TREAT FLOUR?

• Bake the flour at 350F for 5 minutes before letting it cool then using it in your edible cookie dough recipe is a must. This technique will eliminate any harmful bacteria that could be in the flour.
• Microwave the AP flour in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until it reaches 165F. About 1 minute and 15-30 seconds. Stir in between every time.

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to store this snickerdoodle cookie dough?

You can store these in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to seven days.

Can I freeze these edible cookie dough truffles?

This freezes so well. Place them in an air-tight container and freeze them for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, thaw in the fridge overnight or on the countertop for an hour or so.

How to make Gluten-free edible cookie dough?

To make this recipe GF-friendly, use gluten-free flours instead. My go-to brands are Bob’s Red mill 1:1 GF flour or King Arthur flour 1:1 GF flour.

Eggless snickerdoodle cookie dough

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