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INTRODUCTION
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge brings two childhood favorites together. This sweet treat mixes soft, rich fudge with the fun of chocolate chip cookie dough. It is quick to make and needs no baking. You can make it for parties, gifts, or a simple snack at home. If you like sweet, creamy bites with cookie bits, you will enjoy this fudge. For more sweet and easy fudge ideas, see a similar recipe for a festive twist with sugar cookie flavor that blends well for the holidays.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
You will love this recipe because it is simple and fast. The recipe uses a few pantry items and comes together on the stove in one pot. The texture is soft and creamy, with little bits of cookie dough and chips in every bite. You don’t need special skills to make it. You can change the mix-ins to fit what you have. The mix of white chocolate and cookie dough flavors is sweet and familiar. If you enjoy cookie flavors with a twist, this fudge reminds you of classic cookies while giving you a new treat to serve. It also pairs well with other cookie recipes like warm spiced cookies, so you can plan a cookie table with varied tastes such as the lighter spice and white chocolate notes in this other cookie recipe chewy maple cinnamon cookie recipe.
HOW TO MAKE Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
This fudge needs low heat and simple stirring. You first warm sweetened condensed milk. Then you add cookie mix or flour for the dough feel. Next, you add white chocolate or almond bark and stir until smooth. Mix in vanilla and the small chips and bits. Press the mix into a lined pan and cool. Chill for a few hours until firm. This method keeps the cookie chips and bits from melting. You will have soft, sliceable fudge ready to serve.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Small saucepan
- Heatproof spatula or wooden spoon
- 8×8 inch pan or similar size
- Aluminum foil or parchment for lining
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl for mix-ins
- Refrigerator space for cooling
Ingredients You’ll Need :
1 pkg (24 oz) package vanilla almond bark/white chocolate melting bars or 3 cups white chocolate chips, 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup flour, 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, this is the brand I use but any brand will do!, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chocolate, caramel or butterscotch chips, 1/4 cup toffee bits, 1/2 cup mini marshmallows, 1/4 cup nuts, 1/2 cup dried fruit, 1/4 cup sprinkles, 1/4 cup sparkles, 1/3 cup smarties, 1/3 cup M & M’s, 1/2 cup broken pretzels
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS :
Get all of your ingredients ready.
In a saucepan, over low heat, warm condensed milk until hot but not boiling. Add chocolate chip cookie mix or flour and stir until blended.
Add almond bark/white chocolate and continue to heat on low, stirring frequently until chocolate melts.
Stir in vanilla and mix well. Let cool for a few minutes.
Stir in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, if using, and blend them in well.
Pour into a lined 8×8 inch (or similar) pan lined with foil, and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle on chocolate chips so they do not melt!
Press into the fudge a bit.
Refrigerate 2-4 hours, then cut and serve as you like. Enjoy!
HOW TO SERVE Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Serve this fudge in small squares on a plate or tray. It works well as a sweet bite at a party. Place a few pieces on a dessert board with cookies and fruit. For a gift, wrap squares in wax paper and tie with a ribbon. The fudge pairs well with coffee, milk, or simple tea. If you plan a cookie table for a holiday, add this fudge to your spread with other classic cookies for contrast; for example, you can mix it among holiday sugar cookies for a colorful display that matches well with bright cookie flavors.
STORAGE & FREEZING : Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Store the fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Place layers between sheets of wax paper to stop pieces from sticking. For longer storage, freeze the fudge in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. Do not leave the fudge out for long at room temperature on hot days. The white chocolate can soften if it sits too long.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Cut into small squares for a party plate.
- Pair with coffee or a cold glass of milk.
- Put on a dessert platter with nuts, pretzels, and dried fruit for texture.
- Use a small cookie cutter to make themed shapes for holidays or events.
- Add a few sprinkles or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top for a pretty look.
If you plan a menu that balances savory and sweet, you can add a warm pasta dish to the table and serve the fudge as a sweet finish that will contrast nicely with a creamy dinner.
VARIATIONS
- Nutty version: Add more chopped nuts for crunch.
- Fruity twist: Mix in dried cherries, cranberries, or apricots.
- Salted pretzel: Use extra broken pretzels and a pinch of sea salt on top.
- Candy mix: Add Smarties or M&Ms for color and crunch.
- Marshmallow fudge: Fold in extra mini marshmallows for a soft chew.
- Caramel crunch: Use caramel chips and toffee bits for a buttery bite.
- Chocolate lovers: Swap half the white chocolate for milk chocolate for more depth.
- Vegan option: Use a dairy-free condensed milk and vegan white chocolate.
- Mini cookie dough bites: Press some cookie dough balls into the top before chilling.
FAQs
Q: Can I skip the cookie mix and use only flour?
A: Yes. You can use 1 cup of flour instead of cookie mix. The texture will be similar, but the flavor will be less sweet. The cookie mix adds sugar and flavor.
Q: Do I have to use almond bark or can I use white chocolate chips?
A: You can use either. Almond bark melts smoothly and firms up well. White chocolate chips work too if you stir them until fully melted.
Q: How long does this fudge take to set?
A: It needs 2-4 hours in the fridge to firm up. Thin pans may set faster. Check after two hours.
Q: Can I add raw egg cookie dough to this fudge?
A: No. Do not use raw egg dough. If you want cookie dough flavor, use dough made without raw eggs or use store-bought edible cookie dough.
Q: Will the chocolate chips on top melt?
A: If you cool the fudge for about 10 minutes first, the chips will not melt when you add them. Press them in gently.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Yes. Use a larger pan and increase cooking time slightly when melting chocolate. Chill until set.
MAKE-AHEAD TIPS FOR Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Make the fudge one or two days before you plan to serve it. Keep it in the fridge in an airtight container until you need it. If you make it for a party, cut the pieces an hour before guests arrive and keep them chilled. For gifts, cut and wrap the squares the day you give them. If you need to transport the fudge, keep it in a cooler with ice packs on hot days to prevent it from softening.
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Ingredients
Method
- Get all of your ingredients ready.
- In a saucepan, over low heat, warm the condensed milk until hot but not boiling. Add the chocolate chip cookie mix or flour and stir until blended.
- Add the almond bark/white chocolate and continue to heat on low, stirring frequently until the chocolate melts.
- Stir in vanilla and mix well. Let cool for a few minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips, if using, and blend them in well.
- Pour into a lined 8x8 inch (or similar) pan lined with foil, and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle on the chocolate chips so they do not melt!
- Press the chocolate chips into the fudge a bit.
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, then cut and serve as you like. Enjoy!