We know lots of you are guilty of preferring cookie dough over the actual cookies it's supposed to produce. It's not something you should be particularly proud of, but sometimes the Salmonella[1] fear gets pushed to the back of your mind and the desire to lick the spoon (or bowl)[2] wins over.


For all of you cookie dough fiends out there, we have good news. Cookie dough recipes are on the rise. Go ahead, let the little kid deep inside of you jump for joy. Check out the recipes in the slideshow below.


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  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-truffles/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe</a> by Gimme Some Oven</strong>




  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups


    <strong>Get the<a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/03/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-peanut-butter-cups/" target="_blank"> Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups Recipe </a>by How Sweet It Is</strong>




  • Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/12/crispy-chocolate-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-truffles/" target="_blank">Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>




  • Cookie Dough Dip Trio


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/12/cookie-dough-dip-trio-3-new-flavors/" target="_blank">Cookie Dough Dip Trio Recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>




  • Cookie Dough Dip


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/12/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-dip/" target="_blank">Cookie Dough Dip Recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>




  • Cookie Dough Without Eggs


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2011/1/13/cookie-dough-without-eggs.html" target="_blank">Cookie Dough Without Eggs Recipe </a>by Pip & Ebby</strong>




  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2012/06/28/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-fudge/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge Recipe</a> by Sally's Baking Addiction</strong>




  • Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cupcakes


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://thedomesticrebel.com/2012/02/02/peanut-butter-cookie-dough-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cupcakes Recipe</a> by The Domestic Rebel</strong>




  • Cookie Dough Brownies


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/05/11/cookie-dough-brownies/" target="_blank">Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>




  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Cookie Dough Frosting


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://thedomesticrebel.com/2012/12/31/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars-with-cookie-dough-frosting-a-redo-pt-2/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Cookie Dough Frosting Recipe</a> by The Domestic Rebel</strong>




  • Cookie Dough Milkshake


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://thedomesticrebel.com/2013/07/10/cookie-dough-milkshake-ninja-mega-kitchen-system-giveaway/" target="_blank">Cookie Dough Milkshake Recipe</a> by The Domestic Rebel</strong>




  • Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Magic Bars


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://thedomesticrebel.com/2013/07/19/gluten-free-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-magic-bars/" target="_blank">Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Magic Bars Recipe</a> by The Domestic Rebel</strong>




  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cannolis


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://thedomesticrebel.com/2013/05/22/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-cannolis/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cannolis Recipe</a> by The Domestic Rebel</strong>




  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/04/15/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-dip/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip Recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>




  • Deep Fried Cookie Dough


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://beyondfrosting.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/deep-fried-cookie-dough/" target="_blank">Deep Fried Cookie Dough Recipe</a> by Beyond Frosting</strong>




  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pudding Pops


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2013/06/28/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-pudding-pops/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pudding Pops Recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>




  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2013/02/12/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-fudge/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge Recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>




  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fro-Yo


    <strong>Get the <a href="Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fro-Yo" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fro-Yo Recipe </a>by The Domestic Rebel</strong>