Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn’t it safe to eat most raw cookie dough?
Not all cookie dough is safe to eat before baking it. Both the flour and the egg ingredients should be cooked for food safety reasons.

What makes Pillsbury’s refrigerated cookie and brownie doughs ready to eat raw?
We use heat treated flour and pasteurized eggs so you can now safely enjoy our cookie dough baked or raw. Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins contains no egg.

Are all Pillsbury products ready to eat raw?
No, only Pillsbury™ refrigerated cookie and brownie dough products are ready to bake or eat raw. Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins are ready to eat raw but cannot be baked. Look for our “safe to eat raw” seal to find the products that are safe to eat raw and always follow manufacturer’s preparation instructions.

Can Pillsbury’s ready-to-eat cookie dough and brownies still be baked?
Yes! Pillsbury cookies and brownies still deliver the same great baking performance—and taste—our fans expect.

Can Pillsbury’s Cookie Dough Poppins ready-to-eat dough be baked?
No, Pillsbury Poppins are meant for snacking not baking.

Which flavors/varieties of Pillsbury cookie dough are safe to eat raw?
We have transitioned all flavors of our refrigerated cookie dough to “safe to eat raw.” Look for our “safe to eat raw” seal to determine product eligibility and always follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Do your cookies taste different now?
Nope! Our recipe has not changed so our cookies have the same delicious taste you love, now with the added benefit of being safe to eat raw.

Can I still use your cookie dough in my favorite recipes?
Yes! Your favorite recipes haven’t changed a bit. You can continue using our cookie dough, with no changes to baking instructions, performance or taste. Visit Pillsbury.com for the latest recipes using your favorite products. Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins cannot be baked.

I purchased ready-to-bake cookie dough by a brand other than Pillsbury. Is that safe to eat raw, too?
Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. Please contact your manufacturer for more information or questions.

Does your product contain eggs?
Pillsbury’s ready-to-eat cookie dough and brownies contains eggs. We use pasteurized eggs for safety. Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins do not contain eggs.

What’s the difference between your product and other “edible cookie dough” products out there?
Most “edible cookie dough” products are formulated exclusively for snacking and cannot be baked. But we don’t think you should have to choose between enjoying the taste of raw cookie dough and the taste of fresh-baked cookies. Our product is unique because it’s a single product that can be enjoyed both ways (raw and baked). Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins is made for snacking and cannot be baked.

What makes the products ready to eat now, if the ingredients haven't changed?
By improving our manufacturing processes and increasing ingredient standards of our heat-treated flour, you can now safely enjoy our famous cookie dough raw or baked.

Are there food safety risks when eating ready to eat Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough products raw?
No, we have produced a cookie dough that is safe and ready to eat raw.

I liked to eat cookie dough raw because of the taste. Do the raw ready-to-eat products taste the same as before?
Our cookie dough tastes the same despite this new benefit.

When will all Pillsbury cookies be ready-to-eat?
Look for our “safe to eat raw” seal and always follow manufacturer’s instructions when consuming cookie dough.

How much raw cookie dough is safe to eat?
Please follow serving recommendations when consuming cookie dough baked or raw.

Are Pillsbury ready-to-eat cookie dough products gluten-free?
No.

Can I freeze Pillsbury Cooke Dough Poppins?
Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins can be frozen. The product is best stored and eaten refrigerated.

Why doesn’t Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins have eggs?
Pillsbury Cookie Dough Poppins is a snack and cannot be baked.