Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Guys. I know.
You’re thinking fudge is a Christmas thing.
Well, I’m here to tell you that isn’t true. You can make and eat fudge any time of year. I mean, you’re an adult. You make the rules.
I thought this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge from The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook would be pretty much perfect for Valentine’s Day. Or a Tuesday. Or a Sunday. Or a…well, yeah. Any day. I mean, fudge is fudge. Just enjoy it.
You’ll notice this recipe says to use 4 to 5 cups of powdered sugar. The texture of the fudge will change depending on how much sugar you use. If you’d like a firmer fudge that you can serve at room temperature, use the full 5 cups. If you’d like a softer fudge that isn’t quite as sweet, use 4 cups and serve it straight from the fridge.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Yield: 64 1-inch pieces
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours chil time
Ingredients:
For the cookie dough:
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons half and half
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the fudge:
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup butter
pinch of salt
1/3 cup half and half
4-5 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Line an 8x8 baking dish with foil, leaving a 1 inch overhang. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
To prepare the cookie dough, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, salt, and half and half. Stir in the flour until incorporated. Set aside.
To make the fudge base, combine the brown sugar, butter, salt, and half and half in a saucepan. Stir over medium low heat until the butter has melted and the brown sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and slowly stir in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Stir in the vanilla.
Add the cookie dough to the fudge base and stir to combine. Mix in the chocolate chips.
Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Chill until set, at least 3 hours.
Keep in refrigerator for up to 1 week.




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Ive seen this recipe in Lindsay’s book and purposely not made it. I would enjoy these a wee bit too much. Great job, Karly!
Fudge should be made and eaten year round. Just sayin! This looks totally yummy.
That would be dangerous in my house – I might eat it all!
I believe I could survive on this and only this.
Come to mamaaaaaa.
Seriously! Can it get any better than this! Delicious!
Fudge is definitely an all year thing around here. Why should Christmas get all teh fudge fun? I know I couldn’t be trusted around this…cookie dough in fudge? Where are my fat pants???
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I want that cookbook. This fudge looks amazing!
This looks awesome! I’ve been wanting to pick up her cookbook for a while, and maybe I just have to now!
You know, I don’t ever make fudge, and I have no idea why when there’s recipes like this one to try out. I’m loving how decadent it looks. Yum!
You’re right, I am an adult and I can eat fudge whenever I please!! Looks great, Karly!!
I’m of the opinion that fudge should be an every meal treat. It’s just so good! And chocolate chip cookie dough…swoon.
Stop. Just stop. This will be the end of me.
This looks great Karly. I’ve never made fudge before so this recipe might have to be my first one to try!
I’ve actually never made fudge, but THIS I have to make!
Fudge is an everyday thing. And I’ve made this before and LOOOOOVE it!!!!!! It’s unbelievable how cookie dough-y it is
Fudge is definitely for any time of year!
I think I’m going to make this today! It looks so yummy!
Can you freeze fudge? (not that it would ever even make it to my freezer before my mouth got a hold of it. YUM…. but just asking…)
Oh wow! We love to make cookie dough bites as treats sometimes, but your fudge looks like an even better option! I’ll be pinning! ?
Karly,
This fudge looks so good! You’re right, we’re adults and can do whatever we like.
I could start by eating fudge . . .
O-M-G
These are looking soooooooooooooooooo GOOD !!
Oh, sweet deliciousness. Yeah, buddy I need these!!!!
Fudge is good every time of year!
This is gorgeous Karly!
It’s a good thing yoga pants are year round clothing attire ~ I am definitely going to make this! And have a piece, or two…or three.
fudge is in season year round, just like chocolate and this looks and sounds to die for! I need new pants, just gained few pounds!
omg – i just about died and gone to cookie dough heaven!! these look so good yet so dangerous!! haha
Oh man–this would be seriously dangerous in my house. YUM!
Oh, how I love fudge!! I did make some over Christmas, but it’s so damn tasty I could eat it whenever and this is just the best of both worlds, cookies and fudge?! Mind-blown..
Oh man, I love Lindsay’s cookbook. I need to make this stat!!
Fudge and cookie dough are two great tastes that definitely taste great together. From the photo it looks like this has an amazing soft, smooth texture. Can’t wait to try it!
OMG! This sounds AMAZING!! Can’t wait to make it. Thanks for sharing!!
Looks amazing, Karly! Thanks so much for sharing!
Liz
I can taste this melting in my mouth! Your pic is gorgeous and it’s a must make!
Oh wow, this looks amazing!
Oh dear. I have everything needed to make this. I’m having the most intense internal struggle right now. Fat pants and fudge? Restraint and broccoli? Ahhhh!
I totally agree with you that fudge is an any time of the year kind of treat. And wow! What a treat this recipe looks like. Thanks!
Just made this for a homeschool meeting tomorrow, and WOW, it is FABULOUS! So much so, that I am now going to make a second batch for the fam. I will have to use “regular sized” chocolate chips though. I used up all the mini’s I had on the first batch. I used 5 cups, but it still isn’t very firm. I put it in the freezer to set up better before cutting, and while cutting it it still got pretty soft. So I think I am gonna add a touch more and see how it goes, I don’t want everyone leaving with a cavity. Great recipe and THANK YOU for sharing.
This recipe is wonderful! Made it first for the fam, and then for Easter. The second time I made it, I cooked the fudge too long and when I added the chips, they melted. Got a nice marbled look though! Anyhow, I posted a photo of my own fudge and a link to this page, on my FB page!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Big-Green-Bowl
I just showed my partner this and I’ve been to told “I have to make it!”
I have a question tho what is half n half ?
Karly — April 19th, 2013 @ 7:21 am
Half and half is a mixture of light cream and whole milk. You can find it in dairy section.