Toss raw cookie dough balls in the crock and 4 other ingredients to get a treat so delicious your friends will be begging for more!

This 5-ingredient slow cooker cookie dough treat is the kind of easy dessert you throw together on a busy afternoon and everyone thinks you planned it for days. You literally toss raw cookie dough balls into the crock, pour a few simple pantry staples over the top, and let the slow cooker do the work. The result is a warm, gooey, cookie-dough-meets-pudding dessert that feels like something from a cozy Midwestern church potluck table—sweet, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Spoon the warm cookie dough treat into bowls and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream so it melts right into all the nooks and crannies. A drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce over the top makes it extra special. Serve with fresh berries on the side if you like a little brightness with your dessert. For gatherings, you can keep the slow cooker on the warm setting and let everyone serve themselves straight from the crock, adding their favorite toppings like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips.

Servings: 8

24 oz raw chocolate chip cookie dough balls (about 24 small frozen or refrigerated dough balls)

Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or a thin layer of butter to help prevent sticking.

Place the raw chocolate chip cookie dough balls in a single, mostly even layer on the bottom of the slow cooker. It’s okay if they touch or are snug; just try not to stack them too much.

In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

Slowly pour the cream mixture evenly over the cookie dough balls in the slow cooker, making sure all the dough is moistened.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the cookie dough balls are set around the edges, puffed in spots, and the center is still soft and gooey. Avoid lifting the lid during the first 90 minutes so the dessert cooks evenly.

Once done, turn the slow cooker to WARM and let the dessert sit for about 10 minutes to thicken slightly. The mixture will look like a cross between soft-baked cookies and a rich pudding.

Spoon the warm cookie dough treat into bowls and serve right away, with your favorite toppings if you like. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat gently in the microwave before serving.

For a peanut butter twist, use peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough and stir 1–2 tablespoons of peanut butter into the cream mixture before pouring it over the dough balls. If your crew loves extra chocolate, sprinkle 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips over the dough balls before adding the cream mixture. For a fun party version, top the finished dessert with crushed sandwich cookies or sprinkles just before serving. You can also swap in different doughs—like sugar cookie or double chocolate—using the same method. If you need it a bit lighter, use half-and-half in place of the heavy cream and whole milk, knowing it will be slightly less rich and a bit looser. For picky eaters, let them choose their own toppings: small bowls of mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, or fruit can turn this into a DIY dessert bar. FOOD SAFETY TIP: This recipe is designed for commercially prepared cookie dough that is labeled safe to eat raw or contains heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs. Always check the packaging and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. If using homemade dough, make sure you use heat-treated flour and avoid raw eggs, or bake the dough balls briefly before adding them to the slow cooker. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and reheat only what you plan to eat.