If you’re deeply immersed in the blog world, it’s very likely that you’ve heard of The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook. Everyone is talking about it. And for good reason. It’s one of the most fabulously addicting cookbooks I’ve read in a long time. Plus, it’s incredibly beautiful with photos that will have your mouth watering big time. So, if you haven’t heard about it, I’m here to tell you about it and will consider it my public service duty for the month (I like to get these things out of the way early). First of all, it was written by Love and Olive Oil blogger Lindsay Landis. I’ve been a fan of Lindsay’s for years now and had the honor of meeting her last year at BlogHer. She’s amazingly talented and super sweet. AND now she went ahead and came up with a recipe for cookie dough that is safe to eat. Is that the sort of thing that gets you a Noble Peace Prize? Because it probably should be. She’s ridding the world of salmonella for goodness sake!
Before I received my copy of the book, I wasn’t exactly sure what to think. I mean, how many things can you do with cookie dough? Answer? A LOT. And Lindsay does them all beautifully. I loved the book from the instant I saw the cover and immediately started thinking about what I’d be whipping up.
Now, if you are a reader of We are not Martha, you know how I feel about s’mores. I feel a lot of things about s’mores and all of them are positive. I’ve made s’mores cookies, s’more pancakes, and s’mores bread pudding in the past. And I may just have a recipe for s’mores ice cream coming for you soon. So, when I saw Lindsay’s recipe for Cookie Dough S’mores that I had permission to share with all of you, I knew they were a go. And this is kind of what Lindsay’s book is all about. Desserts that you may consider making anyway… But WITH cookie dough. Which means they’ll be 20 times better. The list of recipes I’m already dying to make? Cookie Dough Creme Brûlée, Cookie Dough-Stuffed French Toast, ad Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches. Let’s hope there’s no such thing as cookie dough overload because if there is, I’ll be in trouble.
Cookie Dough S’mores (makes 12 s’mores):
From The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook
Print this recipe!
For the cookie dough:
- 1/4 C (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 T granulated sugar
- 1/4 C light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- 2 T milk or cream
- 1/8 t salt
For the s’mores:
- 12 graham cracker sheets, broken in half
- 2 (1.55 ounce) bars of milk chocolate
- 12 marshmallows
First you need to whip up a batch of cookie dough. Did I mention you can eat this raw? And be perfectly safe? Because it has no eggs. You may just want to keep a batch or two of this in the fridge at all times. For emergencies.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Then add in the vanilla and milk and mix in the flour and salt. Beat on low speed (or by hand) until incorporated.
And now, my friends, your batch of cookie dough is complete. I recommend mixing chocolate chips in here, too. Because what’s cookie dough if not chocolate chip cookie dough? I was tempted, but since I was already including chocolate bars in my s’mores, I figured I should hold myself back.
Now for the assembly.
Line up all your graham crackers and spread about a tablespoon of dough onto 12 of the graham cracker halves.
Break chocolate bars into 12 equal pieces and center atop each mound of cookie dough.
Now, for the marshmallows. If you happen to be at a campfire, feel free to toast your marshmallows over said fire. If you’re not at a campfire, you have a couple other options. You can either use a kitchen torch or you can microwave your marshmallows. Another option is to put marshmallows on the graham crackers and broil for 30-60 seconds, until golden brown and gooey.
I obviously chose to use a kitchen torch. Really, it was only because my parents bought me a torch months ago and I’ve been too scared to use it. Playing with fire isn’t totally my thing. And I think Chris was a little nervous for me to be playing with fire in our apartment. He helped me out by getting it started.
And I got marshmallow toasting.
I love a nice burnt marshmallow, so I was letting those babies catch on fire.
Once the marshmallows are toasted, place on top of the cookie dough and chocolate.
And then top with remaining graham cracker half. Gently press until marshmallow begins to ooze out the sides.
Let the chocolate get melty (about 30 seconds) and then eat up!
Now, I love most s’mores, but I have to say these were the best s’mores I’ve ever had. And I never in my wildest dreams ever even imagined cookie dough on a s’more. Did you? Now you’re not going to be able to stop thinking about it.
In fact, you’re not going to be able to stop thinking about cookie dough on EVERYTHING. From your turkey sandwich at lunch to your snack of Cheez-It and an apple, you’re going to be dreaming about smothering it all in cookie dough. Hummus and carrots? Try cookie dough and carrots. This perfectly safe cookie dough could end up being perfectly dangerous.
This recipe has made me a dan of Linday’s cookbook.
The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook Giveaway!
And now it’s your turn! I have a copy of the Cookie Dough Lover’s cookbook to give away to one lucky reader. Want the chance to whip up dozens of recipes featuring cookie dough that’s safe to eat? All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. on Friday July 7 telling me what kind of dessert you’d like to make with cookie dough.
For extra entries, you can 1) Follow us on Twitter (@Wearenotmartha) 2) Tweet about this giveaway, 3) Become a fan of WANM on Facebook. Just be sure to leave a comment letting me know. And if you’re already following us on Twitter and Facebook, leave a comment letting me know that, too.
Good luck! This book will make your life so much sweeter 🙂
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(Disclaimer: The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook was sent to me by the publisher for review, but as always, all opinions are my own.)
oh these look GREAT! I was so excited to receive a copy to review and still can’t figure out where to start- everything looks SO good!
These look incredible! The combination of cookie dough and toasted marshmallow is so smart.
I would try to make cookie dough truffles!
I followed you on Twitter!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
And I liked your Facebook page 🙂
I want to try the sugar cookies with the cd frosting!
I’d love to make cookie dough peanut butter!
I’ve liked the Facebook page.
I follow your tweets as well 🙂
I would most definitely go for the cookie dough creme brulee-that sounds amazing!
I already liked your Facebook page and love seeing your updates on there!
I have good intentions for putting cookie dough in other recipes, like ice cream, but it always seems to disappear before it can be added. Suspicious.
Cookie dough cheesecake !!! or cookie dough brownies.
I love making tarts with cookie dough crusts. I so want to try making these smores though!!
I want to try Cookie Dough Cheesecake.
I followed you on Twitter! (@zoeydahling)
And on Facebook too now (name on there is “Zoey Dahling”).
Well I love cookie dough & my fiance loves cheesecake, so maybe some combination? What a perfect thing to make with the brand new pans we got at my shower!
Already a loyal twitter follower!
And a Facebook fan, of course!
I can’t tell you how much I am obsessed with cookie dough. I look for blogs all the time with cookie dough recipes. (I was looking at WE ARE NOT MARTHA smores to make for a baby shower! WIN WIN!) I stalk Keepitsweet and Young Married Chic for all of their new cookie dough recipes as well. IT IS MY FAVORITE FOOD GROUP! (Yes, I mean food group)!
Those look insane. I’m personally a fan of classic chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.
I’m drooling at my desk here. I’d love to try the french toast stuffed with cookie dough – two of my favorite things!
I’m also a follower on Twitter and a loyal fan on Facebook!
the cookie dough sandwiches on the cover look delicious!
I would love to make some cookie dough ice cream with my new Kitchenaid ice cream attachment.
Oh, I also follow you on twitter. Thanks!
I would love enter this giveaway, just got engaged so this cookbook would definitely come in handy, and I can make some treats for my soon to be husband! I love the idea of making cookie dough cake, cupcakes, or cookie dough ice cream sandwiches all sound very yummy! Thank you for allowing me to enter this giveaway, so sweet of yall!
Liked We are Not Martha on Facebook!
Following We are Not Martha on Twitter!
Mmm I think a cookie dough whoopie pie would be fantastic!
Following on twitter!
and am a facebook fan!
i’d love to try cookie dough truffles!
following on twitter
facebook fan 🙂
tweeted 🙂
Just flipping through the Amazon preview, I SO go to town on that Ice Cream and Cookie Dough Cake… doesn’t that just seem sinful?!
Followed on twitter! @lzab
annnnd tweeted (https://twitter.com/lzabadal/status/219889670958489602)!
And finally, liked on facebook!
Not really a dessert but I’d love to make cookie dough pancakes. I have a feeling those would be delicious!
& I already follow you lovely ladies on Twitter.
cookie dough cheesecake! yum
I am already a facebook fan
Oh I would love to eat cookie dough waffles for a Sunday breakfast! Then again those s’mores look soooo good.
I follow you on Twitter already!
I am a fan on Facebook also!
You are too sweet! So glad you enjoyed the s’mores!! And I promise you, there is no such thing as cookie dough overload. Believe me, I’d know, I practically lived on it for 3 months. 🙂
This is just in time for the 4th! I never thought beyond just plain cookie dough so I am excited to read this book! I am a FB and twitter follower already, but I did tweet about the giveaway! (@angespohend)
I would make ice cream! I’ve been on an ice cream kick recently, so chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream would be the 1st thing I would make!!
Definitely would make Cookie Dough Banoffee Pie!
These look so yummy!
Those look incredible! I’d like to make a cookie dough cheesecake. I can feel the cavities forming in my teeth already at the thought of that!! 😉
I really don’t know how I would stop myself from just eating the cookie dough. The ice cream sandwiches on the cover look pretty dough-tastic though.
I’m a facebook & twitter follower as well!
Is this open worldwide. If this is,then I’m joining. I would love to make frozen cookie dough balls dipped in chocolate!!!
followed you in twitter and FB =)
i would swirl it in some ice cream
i tweeted -https://twitter.com/onitnaram/status/220008744019443714
i follow you on twitter
i liked you on Facebook
I would love to make a cookie dough milkshake… yum!
I like We are not Martha on Facebook
I follow @wearenotmartha on twitter
Well, I do love cookie dough and I do love s’mores. How creative to put them together!
I heard there’s a recipe for cookie dough wontons in that book, so that’s what I’d love to make!
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bread Pudding!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE (I added an extra Love for Chris) We are not Martha and I Love s’mores, cookie dough and baking! I hope to win the book. I Liked on FB and follow @wearenotmartha on twitter. : )
Cookie dough whoopie pies are something I’ve been trying to concoct, and these cookie dough s’mores would be perfect for camping this summer!
I follow on Facebook
Just plain ole’ cookies are the best!
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