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This cookie dough fudge is for cookie dough lovers only! Rich, creamy, and loaded with that brown sugar, butter, and vanilla flavor we all love in cookie dough!
Cookie dough heaven for all the cookie dough lovers out there!
Cookie Dough Fudge Is The Best of Both Worlds.
One thing about me is that I’m going to eat the fudge. Sure, I’m going to say “oh, this is too rich” and “oh, gosh, I’ll just take a small piece,” but I’m going to eat it, I’m going to enjoy it, and I’m going to have at least 5 of the small pieces, maybe more.
We make our peanut butter fudge in the microwave for the easiest treat on the planet, and our white chocolate fudge starts with white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. I love an easy fudge recipe…but this one right here?
It’s an easy fudge recipe, for sure, but it does have two parts to it – the fudge and the eggless cookie dough that gets swirled all throughout it.
We got this recipe from The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook and it’s honestly perfect for cookie dough lovers!
What We Love About This Recipe:
- No Bake Dough: I love cookie dough and I can’t resist eating the dough, even when there are eggs in it. This is a worry free way to enjoy that cookie dough!
- Holiday Favorite: Nothing says rich decadence like fudge and this cookie dough fudge is perfect for the holidays.
- Rich: I love a rich treat like this, because a little goes a long way. Cut these into tiny squares to share!
Ingredient Notes:
For the cookie dough:
Flour – This recipe does call for flour. If you’re concerned about the safety of eating raw flour, you can heat treat the flour by baking it on a cookie sheet at 350 for about 10 minutes, until it reaches 160 degrees. Sift and cool after baking.
Sugar – You’ll need both brown sugar and granulated sugar. We prefer dark brown sugar here for the most intense cookie dough flavor.
Half & Half – Just like in our edible sugar cookie dough, we skip the eggs. We’re using half and half to add moisture instead!
Vanilla – This is key in any cookie dough!
For the fudge:
Butter – We’re using salted butter here, but unsalted also works well.
Brown Sugar – This helps contribute to that rich cookie dough vibe.
Half and Half – This will add richness to the fudge and keep it from being dry and crumbly.
Chocolate Chips – We’re swirling chocolate chips into the base of the fudge, along with the cookie dough.
Powdered Sugar – 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.
Step by Step Photos:
Make the cookie dough by beating together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the rest of the ingredients and set the dough 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.
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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 fudge into a parchment lined 8×8 baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into 1 inch pieces to serve.
Recipe FAQs:
You will want to keep this cookie dough fudge stored covered in the refrigerator! It will last longer and retain it’s shape nicer in the fridge than at room temperature.
This chocolate chip cookie dough fudge should be good to freeze for up to a few months!
More Recipes with Chocolate Chips!
- Chocolate Chip Scones
- Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
- Air Fryer Cookies
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 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 packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- Pinch salt
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 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.
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 🙂