Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I think the issue is that some flour should be heated thoroughly before it's eaten, although there are commercial producers of cookie dough who seem to encourage it to be eaten raw, plus common grocery store items like chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream suggest that they contain raw cookie dough.
I think those manufacturers heat treat the flour before making the dough. I've done the same at home when I've craved edible cookie dough. I just put the flour on a plate and microwave for a few seconds (I don't remember the specific time required).