Comparison: Best Food Processor For Cookie Dough (Updated | Nov 9th)

Cookie dough is dense, so a processor with at least 800 watts of peak power will handle it without stalling. Models like the Ninja All‑in‑One (1800 PEAK WATT) and Ninja Professional Plus (850 W) provide ample torque. Lower‑wattage units, such as the Hamilton Beach 450 W, may struggle with larger batches.

A 9‑ to 12‑cup bowl is ideal for most home recipes, allowing you to mix two pounds of dough in one go. The Ninja Professional Plus offers a 9‑cup bowl, while the Ninja All‑in‑One and Ninja Mega Kitchen System provide 64‑oz (about 8‑cup) and 8‑cup bowls respectively. Smaller 7‑cup or 10‑cup bowls can work for single‑batch recipes but may require extra mixing cycles.

Ninja’s Auto‑iQ models often feature a dough‑mixing program and a specific dough blade, such as the Ninja Professional Plus with its 3 Auto‑iQ presets. The Ninja All‑in‑One includes a dough blade in its 64‑oz processor bowl. Cuisinart and Hamilton Beach generally rely on a standard chopping/mixing blade, so you’ll need to manually control speed and pulse.

Both have powerful motors, but the All‑in‑One boasts a 1800 PEAK WATT motor and a larger 64‑oz dough bowl, making it faster for big batches. The Professional Plus has 850 W and a 9‑cup bowl, but its 3 Auto‑iQ programs simplify dough mixing with a single touch. If you need maximum speed and capacity, the All‑in‑One is the better choice; for convenience and preset programs, the Professional Plus shines.

Cuisinart models typically range from 600 to 720 W, which can handle cookie dough but may require longer mixing times or multiple cycles. The 14‑cup Cuisinart processor provides ample space, and its sturdy stainless‑steel blades work well for medium‑hard doughs. For very stiff or large batches, a higher‑watt Ninja unit may deliver smoother results with less effort.

A built‑in scraper, like the one on the Hamilton Beach processor, lets you mix without stopping to scrape the sides, which can improve consistency for dough. However, many high‑power models (e.g., Ninja) rely on a separate pusher and lid, so you’ll need to pause and scrape manually. If you frequently make dough, a scraper can save time, but it’s not essential with powerful motors.

Preset programs, found on Ninja’s Auto‑iQ models, automate speed and time, reducing guesswork and delivering consistent dough texture. Manual control offers flexibility for custom recipes but requires you to monitor the mix to avoid over‑ or under‑mixing. For most home bakers, the convenience of presets outweighs the need for fine‑tuned manual adjustments.

Considering power, bowl size, dough‑specific features, and price, the Ninja Professional Plus 850‑W model offers strong performance with its Auto‑iQ dough program and 9‑cup capacity at a mid‑range price. The Ninja All‑in‑One provides higher wattage and larger capacity but is priced higher. If budget is tighter, a Cuisinart 14‑cup processor delivers adequate power and generous bowl size for a lower cost, though you’ll lose the convenience of dough presets.