What is it about cookie dough that keeps people coming back for more? Is it the sheer delight it brings when you get to indulge in a spoonful of dough before your cookies bake in the oven? For some people, cookie dough is an all-time favorite. For others, it’s a guilty pleasure indulgence. Whatever the reason, one thing remains obvious: cookie dough freaks just can’t stay away from this delicious treat!
The thing about cookie dough is that it does have a few risks associated with it, mainly relating to salmonella. Although ingesting raw dough might not seem like such a risk when you’re desperate for a snack, it can be a dangerous habit if you don’t practice safety. Eating raw eggs that are present in cookie dough can increase your chances of getting salmonella poisoning, which is why experts recommend baking the dough first or using an egg-free recipe for your cookie craving.
Fortunately, there are now many cookie dough brands on the market that are made without raw eggs. This means you can still get your cookie dough fix without putting yourself at risk. There are also many safe-to-eat (baked) cookie dough options available, such as the edible cookie dough sold in stores and online.
At the end of the day, nothing beats the time-honored tradition of making cookie dough from scratch. There’s something special about mixing up the dough, adding a few extra ingredients, and then quickly devouring it before it even has a chance of making it into the oven. So go ahead and indulge, just be sure to practice some caution!
Regardless of which route you take, one thing remains certain: You cookie dough freaks just never learn!
