Are Undercooked Cookies Safe?

Are Undercooked Cookies Safe?

Undercooked cookies are still edible, don't toss them! Some people prefer chocolate chip cookies underdone, but you can't know for sure that the egg has fully cooked (although that wouldn't bother me one bit unless the source was shaky).

Can you get sick from eating undercooked cookies?

When you prepare homemade dough for cookies, cakes, and bread, you may be tempted to taste a bite before it is fully baked. But steer clear of this temptation—you can get sick after eating or tasting unbaked products that are intended to be baked, such as dough or batter.

Is eating undercooked cookies bad?

The real risk: Unfortunately, eating raw or even undercooked dough is a little like playing Russian roulette—sure, you could get lucky, but there's always the risk of getting seriously sick with a food-borne illness, as multiple ingredients within the dough could be contaminated by pathogens such as Salmonella and E.

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