Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Recipe UK
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Category
Chocolate
Servings
10
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Calories
160
Who does not love the taste of fresh cookie dough straight from the bowl? 😋
This egg-free chocolate chip cookie dough is safe to eat raw, thanks to heat-treated flour.
It is packed with chunks of Whitakers chocolate for that rich, melty goodness in every bite. 🍫
Perfect as a quick snack, mixed into ice cream, or as a topping on desserts.
With simple ingredients like butter, sugars, and vanilla, it comes together in minutes.
No baking required – just mix, chill if you like, and enjoy. 👩🍳
Try adding a touch of sea salt or peanut butter for extra flavour.
This recipe serves 8-10 portions and is easy to make vegan with plant-based swaps.
Get ready to scoop and enjoy! 🍦
Ingredients
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1¼ cups (150g) plain flour
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½ cup (115g) butter, softened
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½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
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¼ cup (50g) caster sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk (dairy or plant-based)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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¾ cup (100g) Whitakers dark or milk chocolate, chopped
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1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
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A pinch of sea salt flakes on top
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1 tbsp peanut butter for a richer flavour
Optional add-ins:
Directions
Heat-treat the flour (important for safety):
Spread the flour on a baking tray and heat in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for 5 minutes, or microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway.
Allow it to cool completely.
Cream butter and sugars:
Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and caster sugar together until creamy and smooth.
Add wet ingredients:
Mix in the vanilla extract and 2 tbsp milk.
Add another splash of milk if needed — you want a soft, dough-like texture.
Combine:
Add the cooled, heat-treated flour and pinch of salt.
Mix until fully combined.
Add the chocolate:
Fold in the chopped Whitakers chocolate.
For a bakery-style finish, save a few chunks for pressing into the top.
Serve or chill:
Enjoy immediately or chill for 20 minutes for a firmer texture.
Recipe Notes
If you have any questions about how to make this recipe, please post a comment below and we will get back to you.
Servings: The recipe typically yields 10 delicious portions of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
Calories per serving: 160 calories.
Remember: Please tag #whitakerschocolates with photos of your homemade Cookie Dough.
Nutritional Information for This Recipe
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 portion (approx. 40g) | ||
| Amount per serving | ||
| Calories: 180 | ||
| Total Fat 9g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% | |
| Sodium 20mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars 14g | ||
| Includes 14g Added Sugars | 28% | |
| Protein 2g | 4% | |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | ||
How to Store Your Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Keep the dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. This keeps it fresh and ready to eat.
To freeze, portion into scoops and store in a freezer bag or container for up to 2 months.
Defrost at room temperature for 15 minutes before eating.
This way, you can enjoy it whenever you want.
A Brief History of Cookie Dough in the UK
Cookie dough has a long backstory in the UK, tied to the evolution of biscuits and baking.
Biscuits started as simple, hard-baked items in medieval times, often made from leftover bread dough dried in low ovens.
By the 12th century, these became shortbread in Scotland, where butter replaced yeast for a richer texture.
Mary Queen of Scots enjoyed versions flavoured with caraway seeds in the 1500s.
In the 1800s, early recipes for eatable cake mixes appeared in English cookbooks, hinting at raw dough as a treat.
The Industrial Revolution boosted mass production of biscuits, with firms like Huntley & Palmers creating favourites such as garibaldis in 1861 and chocolate digestives by 1899.
American-style chocolate chip cookies reached the UK in 1956, but edible cookie dough as a standalone snack took off later.
In 1994, Ben & Jerry's launched Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream here, sparking interest in raw dough.
By the 2010s, shops like Blondies Kitchen (2016) and Doughlicious (2017) sold ready-to-eat dough, often egg-free and with heat-treated flour for safety.
Today, cookie dough is a big trend, found in bars, online deliveries, and home recipes, blending old British baking roots with modern American twists.
