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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.
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Can you fry cookie dough?
HOW TO DEEP FRY COOKIE DOUGH
Can I make them in advance?
WATCH HOW TO MAKE FRIED COOKIE DOUGH
Fried Cookie Dough Bites
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:
- Cookie dough: Make chocolate chip cookie dough or use storebought. Use a cookie dough scoop to form 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) balls.
- Batter: The batter is similar to pancake batter and used to coat the cookie dough balls.
- 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.
WATCH HOW TO MAKE FRIED COOKIE DOUGH
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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
Ingredients
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
%
42
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
110
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Please read our nutrition disclaimer.
Author: Cindy
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie dough bites, deep fried cookie dough, fried cookie dough
Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment below!
More cookie dough recipes:
- Chocolate covered cookie dough
- Chocolate chip cookie dough
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posted June 14, 2019
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21 comments on “Deep Fried Cookie Dough”
Samantha Walker —September 26, 2021 @ 6:33 pm Reply
Can i use salted butter???
TipBuzz —May 17, 2022 @ 3:07 pm Reply
Hi Samamtha, Thanks for your question. The answer is yes, but unsalted is still better to avoid having salty treats (unless you like that). All a matter of personal preference. Hope that helps!
Cheryl chebet —July 1, 2020 @ 2:39 pm Reply
This is the best I was craving cookies and some mandazis and I found this .ps didn’t have butter so I used peanut butter and it workeddd😍😍😍
TipBuzz —July 3, 2020 @ 10:25 am Reply
Hi Cheryl, Wow so amazing and love the peanut butter idea. Thanks for your review and glad you enjoyed!
Kenna —October 4, 2019 @ 2:31 pm Reply
If you use store bought cookie dough how much is needed?
TipBuzz —July 3, 2020 @ 10:27 am Reply
Hi Kenna, Thanks for your question. One package (16 oz or 454 grams) is what you need. Good luck!
Michelle —August 15, 2019 @ 11:37 pm Reply
Do you store them in fridge? I would like to make and bring the next day to a family gathering.
TipBuzz —July 3, 2020 @ 10:28 am Reply
Hi Michelle, Thanks for your question. Yes, store in an airtight container the fridge. Enjoy!
Exotic Fruit —July 16, 2019 @ 11:20 pm Reply
I made these tonight substituting the sugar and brown sugar with Splenda brown sugar mix. Also used sugar free chocolate chips and skipped the powdered sugar. Amazing!
TipBuzz —July 23, 2019 @ 12:30 pm Reply
Hi there, Thanks for your review and great to hear the substutions worked well. 🙂
Amber —March 31, 2018 @ 8:11 pm Reply
I know it says best served warm. Would they still work to make night before and take to Easter lunch ! How would I preserve them till then ? And also we have a deep fryer we always fry chicken fries and such will that mess with taste where I should boil seperste ! Or will it matter
Zack —March 25, 2018 @ 8:11 pm Reply
What about an air fryer?
TipBuzz —March 26, 2018 @ 9:32 am Reply
Hi Zack, Thanks for asking – I haven’t tried it yet, so let me know how it goes if you do 🙂
Joyce —March 18, 2018 @ 10:17 pm Reply
This sounds good, I cant wait to try them! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
TipBuzz —March 19, 2018 @ 9:57 pm Reply
Thanks Joyce, hope you enjoy 🙂
Jessica —March 17, 2018 @ 7:24 pm Reply
Can you use an air fryer?
TipBuzz —March 19, 2018 @ 10:12 pm Reply
Hi Jessica, Thanks for asking although I haven’t tried it yet for this recipe! Please let me know if you do…
Nancy —November 29, 2017 @ 3:56 pm Reply
I know you said that it is best served warm, but can you serve at room temp. They look so good and would love to bring over the my family for holiday dessert
Thanks!!TipBuzz —November 29, 2017 @ 9:21 pm Reply
Thanks for the feedback Nancy – they’re good, right 🙂
Kathy —November 10, 2017 @ 11:06 pm Reply
How long do you freeze the dough balls? Just until the batter is made and while the oil is heating or longer?
TipBuzz —November 29, 2017 @ 9:32 am Reply
Hi Kathy, Thanks for asking, it should be 15 minutes or more. Just updated the recipe to reflect that. Let me know how it goes!
