Do you usually eat half of your cookie dough before it even hits the oven? Then this recipe for deep fried battered cookie dough will be your new favorite.
Choose your favorite refrigerated cookie dough, roll it into balls, dip them into pancake batter and deep fry in hot oil. Voila! You and your family won't be able to stop eating these crispy, golden brown delights filled with creamy cookie dough.
POSSIBLE VARIATIONS
You can use our recipe to make all kinds of deep fried treats. There are no limits to what you can try or fry. In case you need some inspiration, try deep frying oreos, candy bars, cheesecake or even s'mores. Here are some of your favorite recipes for deep fried desserts:
- CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH: We tried regular peanut butter cookie dough in this recipe and it was... underwhelming. However, add some chocolate chips and it was really good!
- SNICKERDOODLE COOKIE DOUGH: We wanted to try this but ran out of time. I'd roll it in cinnamon and sugar before battering. Yum.
DEEP FRIED COOKIE DOUGH BITES INGREDIENTS
You may have all of these battered cookie dough ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.
Jump to Recipe- Bisquick pancake mix
- Milk: Whole milk or skim milk work well in this recipe.
- Vegetable oil: Canola oil can be substituted.
- Egg
- Cookie dough: We used chocolate chip cookie dough, but you can substitute any type of cookie dough you like. Try peanut butter cookie dough or sugar cookie dough.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Jump to RecipeTOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- dutch oven or other heavy bottom pot
- candy thermometer or oil thermometer
- medium bowl
- whisk or hand mixer
- slotted spoon or slotted utensil
PREHEAT THE OIL: In a heavy dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, add 3-4 inches of vegetable oil for frying. It is best to use a candy thermometer to make sure the temperature is what you want. Bring to 375 ºF.
KITCHEN TIP
Make sure you have the oil at the correct 375 ºF temperature before you start frying. If your oil is too cold the cookie dough will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the cookie dough will burn.
When frying it is important to use an oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil. Oils with a low smoke point may cause an odd taste in your food.
COMBINE PANCAKE BATTER INGREDIENTS: Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.
WHISK PANCAKE BATTER: Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. The mixture should be thick enough to coat your cookie dough ball without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too thin. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
SHAPE COOKIE DOUGH: Roll the cookie dough squares into balls. If they're very soft, put them into the freezer for 15 minutes to make them firmer.
KITCHEN TIP
Use any type of cookie dough you like. Try peanut butter cookie dough or sugar cookie dough.
The amount of cookie dough you use does not matter. Make them as small or large as you want. Remember, the smaller they are the more they'll cook in the oil. Very large cookie dough balls will not cook as much in the center.
COVER WITH BATTER: Immerse a cookie dough ball into the pancake batter with your hands. Coat completely. Allow excess batter to drip off.
FRY: Carefully put battered cookie dough into the hot oil. Flip occasionally with a slotted utensil to get an even deep golden brown on all sides.
KITCHEN TIP
You should be able to fry multiple cookie dough bites at once, depending on the size of your pot. If they're too overcrowded in your pot they might stick together.
REMOVE FROM OIL: Remove golden cookie dough bomb from the oil. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with the rest of the cookie dough.
COOL: Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve.
RELATED RECIPES
While we love deep fried cookie dough we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.
- FRIED SNICKERS: Are you a Snickers lover? This quick and easy recipe will sure provide you with new levels of enjoyment of your favorite candy bar.
- DEEP FRIED STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE: If you love strawberry shortcake, you have to try this fun twist on the original recipe.
- DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE: These crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside cheesecake bites are great for parties or if you need a quick dessert for surprise guests.
- FRIED S'MORES: This new twist on an American classic will sure be a hit at your next summer bbq.
- DEEP FRIED PEANUT BUTTER BALLS: If you love all things peanut butter, you will devour these chocolate peanut butter treats.
- DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: These rich chocolatey cookies are every chocolate lover's dream. They also freeze really well.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bisquick pancake mix
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 package premade large cookie dough squares
Instructions
- Fill a heavy bottom pot 3-4 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer in the oil to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F.
Add pancake mix, milk, vegetable oil and egg to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until most of the lumps are gone. Batter should be thick enough to coat your cookie dough balls without the batter running off. Add more mix if the batter is too runny or more milk if it is too thick. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
Roll cookie dough squares into balls. If they're very soft, freeze for 15 minutes to make them firmer.
Roll the cookie dough ball in the pancake batter to coat completely. Gently shake off any excess batter.
Gently place battered cookie dough ball into the hot oil. Use a utensil to keep it under the oil if it bobs to the top. Flip occasionally to get an even deep golden brown on all sides.
Remove the cookie dough bite from the hot oil when it is a deep golden color. Place on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat with all cookie dough bites.
Alllow to cool for 5 minutes, then eat while warm.
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