Sam’s Club Is Selling Edible Cookie Dough and It Sounds YUMMY
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023
Best. Snack. EVER.
Does anyone else agree that eating the cookie dough is the best part of making cookies? It’s my favorite part when making these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. However, we all know that eating raw eggs could increase your risk of salmonella poisoning, so eating cookie dough is certainly a dangerous activity.
But what if there was an edible cookie dough free of this potential food-borne illness?
Luckily, there is a company who makes such a product—and it’s now available to purchase at Sam’s Club! The Cookie Dough Café makes numerous egg-free edible cookie dough flavors and sells them nationwide. Find out where it ranked in our edible cookie dough taste test.
Buy them in a pack of eight
Although this particular gourmet edible cookie dough brand sells different container sizes of their flavors, Sam’s Club is selling smaller snack-sized containers in a pack of eight. For just $8.98 you can snag eight 3.5 oz. Chocolate Chip cookie dough cups. The containers come with a tiny spoon, so they’re perfect for throwing in your lunchbox for an afternoon treat.
Sam’s Club isn’t the only store with the cookie dough magic
That’s right! You can find different flavors and sizes of The Cookie Dough Café products at numerous nationwide sellers including Walmart, Safeway, Kroger and even Hy-Vee! 7 Eleven also sells cookie dough for your road trip pit stop needs.
Looking at Sam’s Club website, it seems that the only cookie dough flavor they are currently selling is Chocolate Chip. However, at other stores, you can find even more flavors such as Oreo, Brownie Batter, Confetti, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Monster and “Naked Dough” which is simply the dough without the toppings. Naked Dough is also perfect for adding any toppings you like. Want raisins or nuts in your cookie dough? Snag the Naked Dough and add them yourself!
These flavors come in different sizes compared to what’s seen at Sam’s Club. You can grab a single serving size (3.5 oz) and a sharing size (1 pint). Some stores are even selling packs of four snack-size containers, similar to your favorite pudding or Jello snacking cups.
Where you can buy them
Not near Sam’s Club? Looks like The Cookie Dough Café is all over! You can search your location in their store locator to see if there’s anyone selling this edible cookie dough near you.
Or, if you’re not close to a seller, why not make your own edible cookie dough? These Cookie Dough Truffles should do the trick!
32 Top Notch Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
How to Make the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are one of our go-to bakes. Our Test Kitchen regularly whips up these big and buttery cookies (and they are an office favorite!). But there are lots of ways for you to create your version of a great cookie at home. If you want to play around with the recipe, then learn how to make a giant chocolate chip pizookie.
Customize the Recipe to Suit You
Some folks prefer crispy cookies and others like chewy ones. No matter what type you prefer, the good news is that you can customize any chocolate chip cookie recipe to suit your tastes. By altering the proportions of sugar, flour, baking soda and butter, you can totally change the texture and taste of this basic cookie. Don't be afraid to mix up batch after batch experimenting with the ingredients and ratios. We've all made plenty of batches in search of the perfect cookie and even the imperfect batches are delicious.
Use Quality Chocolate
Chocolate chips are the star of the show, so be sure that you're choosing chocolate you really enjoy—not just one that's on sale. If you're not sure where to start, check out the best chocolate chips according to the Taste of Home Test Kitchen.
Don't Skimp on the Vanilla
While chocolate is the headliner of any chocolate chip cookie recipe, don't underestimate what an important role vanilla extract plays. Vanilla gives these cookies more flavor and accentuates the taste of the chocolate. Make sure you're reaching for the best vanilla extract so your cookies are the very best. You can also use vanilla bean paste; use the same amount as you would extract.
Toast the Nuts
If you enjoy stirring chopped walnuts or pecans into your cookie dough, don't add them straight from the package. Instead, toast them first. This step takes only a few minutes and pays dividends in flavor and texture. Toasting nuts for just a few minutes—you can do this in a pan on the stove or in the oven—releases a bit of oil from the nut which develops the flavor, gives the ingredient a delicious aroma and provides added crunch.
Try More Than Chips
Yes, chocolate chips are essential to this cookie, but you can go beyond just chips. To add texture, consider adding in chopped chocolate as well. The chopped chocolate bits melt into the cookie dough making little puddles of delicious cocoa flavor while the chips stay whole for bigger chunks of chocolate taste. And if you really want to level-up, use one type of chip and a different type of chocolate bar for some great contrasting flavors.
Cream the Ingredients for 5 Minutes (or More!)
Creaming butter and sugar together—the first step of any chocolate chip cookie recipe—incorporates air into the dough and helps to dissolve the sugar crystals. This helps to create a lighter, more tender cookie. For best results, cream the butter and sugar with a stand mixer or hand mixer for five to seven minutes.
But Don't Overmix
While you can beat your sugar, eggs and butter as long as you like, be sure not to overmix your cookie dough once you add the flour. Overworking the dough at this stage can make your cookies tough. Instead, mix until just combined, then mix in the chips by hand.
Experiment with Mix-Ins
Who said chocolate chip cookies could only have chocolate? This drop cookie is a wonderful canvas for all sorts of additions including flavored baking chips, nuts, dried fruit, sprinkles and so much more (monster cookies, anyone?).
Infuse the Nuts
We bet this is a new technique for most home bakers! Taste of Home Books Editor Hazel Wheaton swears by this trick. To infuse nuts, pop them in an airtight container with the spices of your choosing. Hazel suggests cinnamon, cardamom or other holiday spices. This will infuse your treats with a slightly aromatic flavor that will have friends asking what your secret is.
Add Some Espresso
Your favorite chocolate cake recipe might call for coffee or espresso. That's because coffee makes chocolate desserts taste even more chocolaty. So why not add a bit of espresso powder to your chocolate chip cookie recipe? A teaspoon of this ingredient will do a lot to amplify the chocolate without making your cookies taste like a coffee shop. Next, try our favorite espresso cookies.
Chill the Dough
If your go-to cookie recipe tends to spread more than you like, producing flat cookies, try this: chill the cookie dough! Chilling cookie dough allows the fat inside the dough to firm up a bit which can help prevent the dreaded spread. It also let's some of the moisture evaporate from the dough, producing more concentrated flavors. You can use this technique with all kinds of cookies—though chocolate chippers and shortbread really benefit from this step.
Use a Cookie Scoop
When it comes to baking drop cookies of any kind, a good cookie scoop is going to be your best friend. This gadget helps you create perfectly portioned cookies and keeps your hands clean. If you make cookies often, our Test Kitchen suggests grabbing a small scoop and a large cookie scoop. You'll want both handy. The larger scoop is perfect for these Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies, and small ones work for dainty cookies like tea cakes.
Make the Perfect Shape
Even with a cookie scoop, chocolate chip cookies can sometimes come out of the oven looking a little misshapen. Of course, that's not a big deal because they will still taste delicious. But if you're looking to give your cookies that perfect round shape, you need one tool: a biscuit cutter. By swirling the cookie around inside, you help smooth out any irregular edges. This is great if you're planning to make homemade ice cream sandwiches, looking to package them up neatly or just trying to impress the new neighbors. This quick trick gives the cookies a bit of professional polish.
Keep Cookies Soft
If you're a fan of soft, chewy cookies, you know the disappointment that comes with opening up the cookie jar only to find that your latest batch is now crunchy. As disheartening as this can be, know that there is such an easy solution: a slice of bread. Pop a slice of bread into an airtight container along with your too-crisp cookies, and it will soften the cookies right up. The cookies will take in the moisture from the bread, making them chewy again. Just be sure to use plain white or wheat bread (you don't want your sweet treats absorbing strong flavors from a slice of rye or pumpernickel).
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our version of the classic cookie is based on a recipe from a California bakery called Hungry Bear. The chocolate chip cookie is big, thick and chewy—perfect for dunking. —Irene Yeh, Mequon, Wisconsin
Chocolate Malted Cookies
These cookies are the next best thing to a good old-fashioned malted milk. With malted milk powder, chocolate syrup, and chocolate chips and chunks, these are the best cookies I've ever tasted … and with six kids, I've made a lot of cookies over the years! —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Everyone who has tried these cookies says they're the best they've ever eaten. I'm sure the addition of pudding mix makes all the difference.
Cookie Brittle
This recipe from Shauna Sever's Midwest Made has the components of a chocolate chip cookie—butter, sugar, vanilla, chocolate—but without the hassle of scooping cookies and swapping trays in and out of the oven. Best yet: This cookie pieces taste just as good as the real deal. —Lisa Kaminski, Taste of Home Editor
Super Chunky Cookies
Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those cookies," I know exactly what recipe they mean. —Rebecca Jendry, Spring Branch, Texas
Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies
"Hey, these are good!" is the surprised remark I hear when I bake these for the family. As simple as it may seem, all I do is follow directions. This works exceptionally well when it comes to making cookies. —Ian Badeer, Hickman, Nebraska
Wyoming Cowboy Cookies
These cookies are very popular here in Wyoming. Mix up a batch for your crew and see why! —Patsy Steenbock, Shoshoni, Wyoming
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Here's a different version of a traditional recipe. I love these soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. — Clarice Schweitzer, Sun City, Arizona
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Crazy about chocolate chips? This chewy, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie has plenty, not to mention lots of heart-healthy oatmeal. The gang’ll come back for seconds so this big batch recipe is perfect. This is the best 'oat choc chip cookies recipe' you'll ever taste! —Diane Neth, Menno, South Dakota
Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies
I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual holiday cookie platter and it received rave reviews from both children and adults. If the buttercream doesn't come together after all of the butter has been incorporated, add some shortening one tablespoon at a time until the mixture starts to transform. —Julie Thomas, Saukville, Wisconsin
Pan-Bang Chocolate Chip Cookies
This cookie, created by Sarah Kieffer of the Vanilla Bean Blog, takes chocolate chip cookies to a new level by literally banging the cookie sheet in the oven to create ripply, crispy chocolate chippers. When I saw this fresh take, I knew that I had to try it for myself. —Lisa Kaminski, Taste of Home Editor
Norwegian Chocolate Chip Cookies
My best friend, Amber, taught me how to make this classic Norwegian dessert. They are a great mash-up of a sugar and chocolate chip cookie. A pizza cutter is the best tool for cutting into slices after baking. —Bonnie Brien, Surprise, Arizona
Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Cookies
Whenever I used to make cookies, my three boys would always find something they didn't like about them. After some trial and error, I finally came up with a cookie they all enjoyed. —Heidi Cretens, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Oat-Rageous Chocolate Chip Cookies
My aunt gave me this recipe, and my family thinks these cookies are delicious. We enjoy all kinds of cookies and with this recipe, we can combine three of our favorites—oatmeal, peanut butter and chocolate chip—in one! —Jaymie Noble, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Cherry-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, MichiganThe Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Orange-Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
I developed this recipe after years of searching for a chocolate chip cookie that would stand out from all others. Orange and cinnamon are tasty additions. —Daniel Kaepp, Coldwater, Michigan
Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot Cookies
Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century Eastern Europe. There are many variations made of different dried fruits and nuts. My chocolate chip version is more modern-American. —Kimberly Scott, Kosciusko, Mississippi
Air-Fryer Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
I am crazy about chocolate chips, and this chewy cookie has enough to satisfy me. My husband and kids love these cookies. This big batch is perfect for our family. —Diane Neth, Menno, South Dakota
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
As a competitive figure skater, I need high-energy snacks to keep me going. These cookies are loaded with nuts, chips and fabulous flavor. Coaches at my skating rink are always sneaking two or three when I bring them in! —Cassandra Brzycki, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Macadamia Nut Cookies
These rich cookies are full of Hawaiian macadamia nuts and chocolate chips. —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Cinnamon White & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
I wanted to put a spin on the traditional chocolate chip cookie, and who doesn't love cinnamon? Depending on what you use to drop your cookies, the serving quantity may change. —Cassie Colosimo, Reading, PennsylvaniaNote: Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Originally Published: February 07, 2019
