Ready-to-bake cookie dough is already a win: take it out of the fridge, roll it into balls, bake, and enjoy. But what if we told you it can do so much more? Yummy Doh is the cookie dough that adapts to every craving. Versatile, indulgent, and surprisingly creative in the right hands. Here are 5 fun ways to use it that will completely change how you bake and treat yourself.
5 Creative Ways to Use Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough (Beyond Just Cookies)
1. Cookie Pie Crust
Who says pie crusts have to be complicated? With ready-to-bake cookie dough, you get a golden, soft, slightly crispy base that’s perfect for fruit pies, cream pies, or cheesecakes.
How to make it:
Press your Yummy Doh dough into a pie plate using your fingers to spread it evenly to the edges. Bake at 350°F for about 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely before adding your filling.
Filling idea:
Vanilla pastry cream + fresh strawberries. The result? A bakery-style pie made in half the time.
2. Giant Skillet Cookie to Share
A giant cookie baked in a cast iron skillet and served warm with melting ice cream on top. It’s one of the most satisfying desserts to make — and one of the most impressive to serve.
How to make it:
Press your Yummy Doh dough directly into a greased cast iron skillet or round cake pan. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes. The centre should stay slightly gooey. Serve immediately with ice cream and a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce.
Tip:
Don’t wait for the centre to look fully baked before removing it from the oven. Carryover cooking will finish the job — and that’s where the magic happens.
3. Filled Cookie Cups
With a muffin tin and your Yummy Doh dough, you can create golden cookie cups that are crispy around the edges and soft in the centre. The kind of dessert presentation that looks restaurant-worthy without the complicated prep.
How to make it:
Press a ball of Yummy Doh dough into the bottom and sides of each lightly greased muffin cup. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Right after baking, gently press the centre with the back of a spoon to recreate the cup shape. Let cool completely before removing.
Topping ideas:
- Ice cream + caramel drizzle
- Chocolate mousse + fresh raspberries
- Greek yogurt + fruit compote
The possibilities are endless.
4. Brownies with a Cookie Dough Centre
Two classics, one perfect bite. Brownies stuffed with cookie dough are one of the most popular dessert trends online — and for good reason.
How to make it:
Prepare your favourite brownie recipe. Pour half the brownie batter into your baking pan. Add spoonfuls of Yummy Doh cookie dough evenly throughout, then cover with the remaining brownie batter. Bake according to your brownie recipe instructions.
Pro tip:
Freeze your spoonfuls of cookie dough for 15 minutes before adding them to the brownies. They’ll hold their shape better while baking and create those irresistible gooey pockets inside.
5. Quick Crumble for Warm Fruit Desserts
Homemade crumble in one easy step. Crumbled over warm fruit, ready-to-bake cookie dough creates a golden, crispy topping that rivals homemade versions — without measuring a single cup of flour.
How to make it:
Add your fruit to a baking dish — apples, peaches, blueberries, cherries, whatever you like. Crumble pieces of Yummy Doh dough over the fruit. Bake at 375°F for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
Perfect pairing:
Quebec blueberries + a touch of cinnamon + Yummy Doh crumble. Whipped cream is optional… but highly recommended.
In Short
Ready-to-bake cookie dough is much more than a shortcut. It’s a creative base that works for every craving, from busy weeknights to weekends when you want to impress without making life complicated. With Yummy Doh, the possibilities stop only where your imagination begins.
Find Yummy Doh cookie dough at Costco locations across Canada or at your favourite retailer, and let us know which recipe you’ll try first.