How long does cookie dough last in the fridge?

Zed58

We made cookie dough a week ago (either last Saturday or last Sunday..can't remember which one). We didn't have time to bake the cookies at the time, so I stuck the dough in a ziplock and threw it in the fridge.  Now the girls are asking if we can make the cookies and I'm not sure if that's such a good idea.  I know that cookie dough lasts quite some time in the freezer, but not so sure about the fridge.

Ginaincali

I just read that it will last well in the fridge for about 3 days.  I would probably toss it.

tiffanysbride

I would say 2 days. Next time toss it in the freezer.

Scout05

Given that cookie dough has never made it longer than five minutes in my fridge, I do not know the answer to this one.

damabo80

The store bought kind (yes, I am lazy as heck) lasts a good long while. I've kept it in the fridge for probably a month.

I would say that if you're going to cook it up, it will more than kill any bacteria that grew in the last week. Just don't let the girls eat it raw.

itsmegin

The only things that would expire would be the eggs and butter in it, right? I would think they would last a week, but I don't know how raw eggs out of the shell work. I agree that cooking it would kill any germs, but they might not taste that awesome.

Junebug060609

Homemade cookie dough...probably about 3 days. 

tigers413

I would toss it. Better to be safe than being sick. I learned my lesson when I thought the milk was still good and went against my better judgment lol.

Ginaincali

itsmegin:

The only things that would expire would be the eggs and butter in it, right? I would think they would last a week, but I don't know how raw eggs out of the shell work. I agree that cooking it would kill any germs, but they might not taste that awesome.

 the raw eggs in the batter was actually one of the reasons they gave that it wouldn't last long.