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Karly Campbell
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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.
Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
This fudge is a cookie dough lover's dream! Be sure to cut the pieces small as they are intensely sweet and rich!
3.66 from 67 votes
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Prep20 minutes minutes
Chill3 hours hours
Total20 minutes minutes
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.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 74kcal (4%)| Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)| Fat: 2g (3%)| Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)| Cholesterol: 7mg (2%)| Sodium: 28mg (1%)| Potassium: 5mg| Sugar: 10g (11%)| Vitamin A: 85IU (2%)| Calcium: 6mg (1%)| Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
Author: Karly Campbell
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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mimi @ culinary couture says
I’ve actually never made fudge, but THIS I have to make!
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Liz says
This looks great Karly. I’ve never made fudge before so this recipe might have to be my first one to try!
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Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Stop. Just stop. This will be the end of me.
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Joanne says
I’m of the opinion that fudge should be an every meal treat. It’s just so good! And chocolate chip cookie dough…swoon.
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Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
You’re right, I am an adult and I can eat fudge whenever I please!! Looks great, Karly!!
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Amber (Sprinkled With Flour) says
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!
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Jessica L. @ The Lamppost says
This looks awesome! I’ve been wanting to pick up her cookbook for a while, and maybe I just have to now!
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Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I want that cookbook. This fudge looks amazing!
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
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???
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Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Seriously! Can it get any better than this! Delicious!
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Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
Come to mamaaaaaa.
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shelly (cookies and cups) says
I believe I could survive on this and only this.
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danielle says
That would be dangerous in my house – I might eat it all!
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Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Fudge should be made and eaten year round. Just sayin! This looks totally yummy.
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Averie @ Averie Cooks says
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!
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