Raw flour

You’re probably thinking, “Ew! Why would I ever eat raw flour?” Hello, cookie dough? Harmful germs can contaminate grain while it’s still in the field, at every step of production and after it enters your home. You’re safe from those germs once you cook the flour. So just say no to licking the bowl. Here’s some more information about the dangers of eating raw flour (and raw dough and batter in general).

And if you can’t shake the cookie dough habit, try these edible cookie doughs—all made with heat-treated (AKA safe to eat) flour.