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This cookie dough fudge is such a hit with everyone who tries it!
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. Isn’t that how it works?
We have to pay bills and do adult-y things. We should totally get to eat fudge for breakfast 5 days a week.
I thought this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge from The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook (love this book!) 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.
Other recipes that you can make at any time of the year, without judgement from me? Cookies and Cream Fudge. White Chocolate Fudge <—It’s loaded with pretzels. And of course pretty much anything else ever, because I don’t follow the rules. I make the rules. And the rules are that there are no rules. Pumpkin at Easter. Reese’s Eggs at Christmas. Whatever. #RebelWithoutACause
This easy fudge recipe tastes like cookie dough!
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.
I prefer this to be less sweet and serve it from the fridge. Either way, this recipe is going to have a lot of sugar, so you’ll want to cut these into itty bitty pieces. You can always eat two, right? Like I said, you’re the boss.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
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
Instructions
- 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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Need more treats? Lucky for you, I have lots more where this came from!
JulieD says
Oh man, I love Lindsay’s cookbook. I need to make this stat!!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
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.. 😀
Rachel Cooks says
Oh man–this would be seriously dangerous in my house. YUM!
Julie @ Table for Two says
omg – i just about died and gone to cookie dough heaven!! these look so good yet so dangerous!! haha
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
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!
Wild Child says
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.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Fudge is good every time of year! 🙂 This is gorgeous Karly!
carrian says
Oh, sweet deliciousness. Yeah, buddy I need these!!!!
Winnie says
O-M-G
These are looking soooooooooooooooooo GOOD !!
kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts says
Karly,
This fudge looks so good! You’re right, we’re adults and can do whatever we like.
I could start by eating fudge . . .
Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says
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! ?
Eleanor says
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…)
Gina says
I think I’m going to make this today! It looks so yummy!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Fudge is definitely for any time of year!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
Fudge is an everyday thing. And I’ve made this before and LOOOOOVE it!!!!!! It’s unbelievable how cookie dough-y it is 🙂