Gluten Free Edible Cookie Dough

Name: Gluten Free Edible Cookie Dough
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour (tested with Cup4Cup and Bob's Red Mill); 1 cup coconut oil (✅ ); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (✅ ); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips (✅ )

Gluten-free edible cookie dough is a kid favorite. Made with coconut oil rather than butter, allergy-friendly chocolate chips, and toasted flour, this is a go-to recipe that’s dairy-free.

Just wait until your kids take their first bite of edible cookie dough – they are going to LOVE it. It is such a fun way for kids to enjoy a gluten-free treat. Perfect for birthday parties, slumber parties, or as an afternoon baking activity, this edible cookie dough recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!

For even more kid cooking activities, you’ll have to check out our Edible Paint For Toddlers, Peanut Butter Playdough, Rainbow Popsicles, and Preschool Snack Necklace.

Using heat-treated flour and no eggs, kids can safely consume this homemade cookie dough without risk. Successfully tested with Cup4Cup gluten-free flour blend, a single batch can be whipped up in no time at all!

We picked with our favorite cookie dough – chocolate chip. However, you can easily turn this chocolate chip cookie dough into your favorite cookie by selecting any of these cookie variations!

Monster – mix in mini M&M candies
Coconut Dream – add in shredded coconut
Sprinkled – add in a heap of colored sugar
Chocolate Raisin – along with the chocolate chips, mix in raisins or chocolate covered raisins
Rocky Road – toss in mini marshmallows and nuts
Cookies & Cream – crumble gluten-free Oreos into the cookie dough
Sugar – omit the chocolate chips and enjoy without mix-ins

Once you decide on your desired cookie dough, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the step-by-step instructions below!

ingredients for gluten free edible cookie cough on a baking sheet

Equipment

baking pan
stand mixer or handheld mixer
measuring cups and spoons
spatula

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups gluten free flour tested with Cup4Cup
1/3 cup coconut oil ✅
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips ✅

powdered sugar in a parchment lined baking pan

How To Heat Treat Flour

Use heat-treated flour for this cookie recipe for safety. Raw (unbaked) flour has the potential to contain harmful bacteria according to the FDA. By baking quickly, you can safely incorporate the flour into edible cookie dough.

To heat treat, preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the gluten-free flour onto a baking pan. Bake for 5 minutes then let cool.

flour added to mixing bowl of creamed oil and sugar

sugar, vanilla extract and coconut oil in a mixing bowl

Edible cookie dough in a stainless bowl with mini chocolate chips before mixing.

How To Make

Blend the ingredients

Add the coconut oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the mixing bowl. Blend until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the vanilla, flour, and salt. Blend until well mixed, scraping the sides as needed. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Serve

Serve right away at room temperature or scoop with a small cookie scoop and place into a container with lid. Store in the fridge. Once refrigerated the cookie dough bites will harden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you freeze gluten-free cookie dough?

Yes! Simply place the dough balls into a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag then store them in the freezer. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature or enjoy straight from the freezer or add to vanilla ice cream to make gluten-free cookie dough ice cream!

How long can you freeze cookie dough?

Frozen cookie dough will last up to 3 months. Place one of our Printable Freezer Meal Labels on the outside of the bag/container for ease.

Can you bake edible cookie dough?

Unfortunately, you cannot bake with this eggless cookie dough as it does not contain the necessary ingredients. If craving a baked cookie, our Gluten Free Cookie Recipes roundup has a list of delicious ideas!

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

If adding any additional ingredients, mix into the batter when the chocolate chips are added.
Swap the vanilla extract with 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract for a fun new flavor!
Store leftover cookie dough bites in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can then share with your friends any time they come over!

More Gluten Free Desserts

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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