Freezing Cookie Dough the Right Way: My System for Fresh Cookies in 15 Minutes

Freezing Cookie Dough the Right Way: My System for Fresh Cookies in 15 Minutes

It was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving 2019 when I finally cracked the code on freezing cookie dough properly for fresh cookies on demand. My sister had called in a panic — she needed three dozen cookies for her office party the next morning. I walked to my freezer, pulled out a bag of pre-portioned chocolate … Read more

Edible Cookie Dough Dip for Parties: Five Flavors That Disappear in Minutes

Edible Cookie Dough Dip for Parties: Five Flavors That Disappear in Minutes

The first time I brought an edible cookie dough dip party recipe to a gathering, I watched a full bowl disappear in eleven minutes flat. It was my neighbor Kim’s housewarming in the fall of 2018, and I had nearly not made it — I almost brought brownies instead. Something told me to go rogue. … Read more

Cookie Dough Truffles Dipped in Chocolate: The Dessert That Ends Every Argument

Cookie Dough Truffles Dipped in Chocolate: The Dessert That Ends Every Argument

Every Christmas Eve, my family argues about dessert. My brother-in-law wants cheesecake. My mother insists on pie. My teenagers vote for literally anything chocolate. In 2021, I set out a tray of my cookie dough truffles chocolate dipped recipe — and the argument stopped cold. Everyone went quiet, reached for a second one, and completely … Read more

Safe-to-Eat Cookie Dough: The Heat-Treated Flour Method That Actually Works

Safe-to-Eat Cookie Dough: The Heat-Treated Flour Method That Actually Works

The first time I made safe to eat cookie dough heat treated flour was Christmas Eve 2019, and honestly, it was out of desperation. My daughter Sofia had been sneaking spoonfuls of raw dough all afternoon, and instead of fighting a losing battle, I decided to make her something she could eat freely. I had … Read more