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Cookie Dough Nuggets Dessert Recipe

Enjoy the nostalgic sweetness of cookie dough with these creamy, chewy nuggets perfect for mixing into ice cream or savoring as a standalone dessert.
This simple recipe delivers rich, buttery flavor and soft texture, while also offering variations for oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, or gluten-free options.
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Active Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to about 70°F
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt use half as much if iodized
  • 3 tablespoons light or dark corn syrup divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped chocolate about 60% cacao

Oatmeal Raisin Variation:

  • Replace all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons rolled oats mixed with 1/2 ounce all-purpose flour.
  • Replace chocolate with 1/2 ounce toasted pecan pieces and 1/4 cup golden raisins roughly chopped.
  • Add 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg.

Peanut Butter Variation:

  • Replace butter with 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter.

Gluten-Free Variation:

  • Replace all-purpose flour with an equal amount of white rice flour.

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt using a paddle attachment until smooth. Start on low speed and gradually increase to medium, mixing for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Gradually mix in 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, one spoonful at a time, while continuing to blend the mixture.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low, adding the flour slowly until incorporated, followed by the chocolate pieces.
  • Use a 1/4-teaspoon measure to drop small nuggets of dough onto a parchment-lined cutting board. For larger chunks, adjust the size as desired.
  • Cover the nuggets with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Use the nuggets to mix into a quart of freshly churned ice cream or store them in a sealed bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • The oatmeal raisin variation brings a warm, spiced flavor perfect for a cozy twist on the classic.
  • Peanut butter adds a rich, nutty taste ideal for peanut butter lovers.
  • Gluten-free substitution ensures everyone can enjoy these delicious nuggets.
  • Always store cookie dough nuggets in the freezer for best texture and freshness.
Keyword Cookie dough recipe, dessert recipes, easy dessert recipes, Gluten-free cookie dough, homemade dessert recipes, Ice cream topping ideas
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