Deep Fried Cookie Dough

Deep Fried Cookie Dough is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! These battered cookie dough bites melt in your mouth with intense fried cookie flavors. Perfect for a party or late-night snack!

These homemade treats consist of chocolate chip cookie dough that’s dipped in batter and fried to crispy, golden perfection. No need to wait for the carnival or state fair to get your fix of deep fried cookies!

The melty, chocolatey goodness of these fried chocolate chip cookies is totally irresistible! Plus, they’re manageable indulgence at about 160 calories apiece.

Can you fry cookie dough?

Yes, it’s easy to fry cookie dough. First, form bite size pieces and freeze for 15-30 minutes to firm up and won’t melt. Second, coat the balls in batter before frying to get a nice puffy, golden crust.

This same technique in this deep fried cookie dough recipe is also used for deep fried cheesecake and deep fried s’mores!

HOW TO DEEP FRY COOKIE DOUGH

This deep fried cookie dough recipe is easy to make. There are three main steps for deep frying cookie dough:

1. Cookie dough: Make chocolate chip cookie dough or use storebought. Use a cookie dough scoop to form 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) balls.
2. Batter: The batter is similar to pancake batter and used to coat the cookie dough balls.
3. Deep Frying: Deep fry battered cookie dough balls in small batches for 1-2 min at 375°F (191°C) until golden, using a mesh strainer to easily lift them out.

The eggs will cook completely as long as the balls aren’t too big and the oil stays hot. If you’re concerned, simply substitute pasteurized eggs.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to serving. You can drizzle them with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce or even strawberry sauce. A dusting with powdered sugar is also optional but makes for a beautiful serving presentation.

Can I make them in advance?

You can make the cookie dough and batter up to a day ahead of time and chilled. However, serve cookie dough bites right away when they’re still puffy and golden.

In a pinch, you can store at room temperature for several hours before serving. Drizzle with sauce and dust with powdered sugar when serving.

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Fried Cookie Dough Bites

Deep Fried Cookie Dough is a mouthwatering dessert that's crispy on the outside, but soft and melty on the inside, with intense cookie dough flavors.

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 24 servings

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Ingredients 

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Cookie Dough

• ▢ 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened (1/4 cup)
• ▢ 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup chocolate chips

Batter

• ▢ 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• ▢ 1 cup milk

Deep Frying

• ▢ 3 cups vegetable oil

Serving (optional)

• ▢ chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce
• ▢ powdered sugar

Instructions 

Cookie Dough

• Line a medium baking sheet with parchment or wax paper, and a plate with paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, cream butter with sugar, egg and vanilla. Mix in flour and chocolate chips until blended. 
• Scoop into 1 ½ inch (4 cm) balls and place onto prepared baking sheet.
• Freeze the balls for 15-30 minutes while you make the batter.

Batter

• In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
• Add milk and oil and whisk until smooth.

Deep Frying

• Add 2 inches of oil to a medium saucepan or deep fryer and heat to 375°F (191°C).
• Dip four cookie balls into batter and gently drop into hot oil. Fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden and remove to prepared plate. Repeat for remaining balls in batches of 2-3.
• Drizzle with optional topping and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

• You can substitute storebought cookie dough for this recipe, but still freeze for 15-30 minutes before coating.
• You can make the batter from pancake mix instead of homemade if you wish. Follow the instructions on the package.

Nutrition Facts

Fried Cookie Dough Bites

Serving Size

 

40 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

159

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

7

g

11

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

25

%

Cholesterol

 

15

mg

5

%

Sodium

 

39

mg

2

%

Potassium

 

53

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

22

g

7

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

12

g

13

%

Net Carbs

 

21

g

42

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

110

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

 

0.1

mg

0

%

Calcium

 

36

mg

4

%

Iron

 

0.7

mg

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: Cindy

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookie dough bites, deep fried cookie dough, fried cookie dough

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