#FoodieScore Note: Unfortunately, Doughlicious Yummy’s in Mount Holly, N.C., closed near the end of 2017, with plans to open a new store about three hours west in Brevard, N.C. – Updated, January 2018

What makes cookie dough so addictive? Is it the sugary crunch in every bite? The chocolate chips or macadamia nuts in the mix? The sweet, buttery, smooth flavor? Or is it the fact that it’s a specialty, because you can’t eat much without worrying about getting sick? (Cue those obnoxious warnings on every refrigerated cookie dough packet: “DO NOT CONSUME RAW COOKIE DOUGH.”)

Well, folks, there’s a solution that’ll let you enjoy the specialty and joy of cookie dough without the worry. Doughlicious Yummy’s in Mount Holly, N.C., offers edible cookie dough in a scoop or a cone, unlimited free toppings, a variety of flavors, and no limit to how much you can eat. It’s a can’t-miss chance to treat your inner child, or your actual child, to edible, safe-to-consume cookie dough.

On a recent trip to Mount Holly, my husband and I checked it out. The interior is painted in soft pastels and you are immediately greeted as you enter, and I don’t just mean by the staff.

Walk in and feast your eyes on a huge variety of cookie dough flavors, ready to be scooped out of rectangular containers. Don’t be shy – ask if you can try a few! The regular chocolate chip is perfection, the sugar is a simple classic, the chocolate chocolate chip (I said that twice) is a brownie-like heaven. My husband also tried s’mores and oatmeal. We ultimately decided on chocolate chip and the chocolate chocolate chip, and we were not disappointed.

In addition, the pricing is perfect for a gourmet dessert option such as edible cookie dough, which costs more to make and keep than ice cream, AND you can get unlimited free toppings (things like M&Ms, sprinkles, marshmallows, etc.). A scoop will only cost you $4.75 and fills the cup. One scoop will take you at least two days to finish. No problem there, just refrigerate it when you get home and finish the rest later. If you can’t decide on one flavor, get two mini scoops ($2 each). They are small, but they’ll give you multiple options and you won’t feel like you’ve eaten too much. You may have trouble picking a flavor; we noticed at least all of these: chocolate chip (and the double one); peanut butter; sugar; oatmeal; s’mores; banana pudding; and birthday cake.

But wait. What if you’ve got a friend who doesn’t want cookie dough? (I mean, this shouldn’t be a problem. The horror!) They can grab any one of the gelato flavors DY also offers.
Sidenote: I think the gelato is a new thing, and I’m glad to see DY trying out even more options to satisfy their customers. The mini $2 scoop was a customer request they fulfilled quickly, and they always respond to any criticism or requests by trying to make their products and service better. This impressed me from the get-go, and was one of the many reasons I had to check this place out. I can support a place that supports its customers!

To wrap it all up, from the variety of flavors and the free toppings, to the reasonable prices and the exceptional quality of the cookie dough – I can’t say I have any suggestions for improvement. My only request? Bring some dough to my town!

Doughlicious Yummy’s, 114 E. Central Ave., Mount Holly, N.C.