Best Cookie Dough Fudge Recipe - Cooking With Karli (2024)

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Cookie Dough Fudge is a cross between chocolate chip cookie dough and delicious, creamy fudge! This no bake treat comes together quickly and will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth!

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No Bake Cookie Dough + Fudge = Match Made in HEAVEN!!

Generally I don’t think cookie dough & fudge is a combination we naturally think of, but it’s everything good, friends. I PROMISE! it tastes JUST LIKE cookie dough but has that soft texture of fudge.

No bake & scrumptious. You really can’t ask for much more than that!

Call me weird, but I kind of like the grainy texture you get with cookie dough. You know what I’m talking about, all that sugar! No need to fret, the fudge is silky smooth, with the slightest bit of grit from the raw sugars. HEART EYES FOR DAYS!

This combination is going to be just as famous as Amanda and Graham from The Holiday. (side note: is it too early to watch this movie on repeat?)

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Ingredients in Cookie Dough Fudge

  • mini chocolate chips– We will actually put these in the freezer to begin with, because the fudge is warm, we need the chocolate chips frozen so they don’t immediately melt when we fold them into the fudge.
  • salted butter– This is the base of the edible cookie dough. If you only have unsalted, add an extra pinch of salt to the dough.
  • granulated sugar
  • brown sugar
  • milk– this replaces the egg in our cookie dough. Just enough liquid to bring the dough together!
  • vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour– no need to worry, we will heat treat the flour so it is safe to eat!
  • salt
  • Ghirardelli white chocolate chips– YES, this brand is a must. Other brands tend to not set up.
  • sweetened condensed milk– the sweetened condensed milk melted together with the white chocolate chips will make our fudge base.
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How to make Cookie Dough Fudge

  1. First things first, toss your mini chocolate chips into the FREEZER! This will help prevent the chocolate melting later on when the chips are folded into the fudge.
  2. Now, to the good stuff. We will make No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. This is made just like regular ol’ cookie dough, minus the eggs.
  3. Cream butter, sugars, milk and vanilla together in a bowl.
  4. Heat treat your flour by microwaving it for 30 seconds to 1 minute- until it is 165°.
  5. Add the flour and salt to the mixture and mix until a cookie dough forms. Set aside.
  6. In a small microwave safe bowl, add white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. A small note about the white chocolate. Quality matters here. I recommend Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips. Splurge and get the quality white chocolate chips. (And I am the cheapest… THRIFTIEST.. person out there!)
  7. Melt the white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk together, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Pour the hot mixture into the cookie dough bowl.
  8. Using an electric hand mixer, mix the contents of the bowl until nice and smooth.
  9. Pull the mini chocolate chips out of the freezer and fold the chocolate chips into the fudge.
  10. Line a 8×8 square pan with parchment paper. Pour the fudge into the pan and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm before cutting. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Why did my fudge not set up?

If your fudge didn’t set up there are a few possibilities of what went wrong. First, did you use the recommended brand of white chocolate chips? Second, did you make sure to microwave the fudge mixture for a full 2 minutes? This will make sure that the mixture gets hot enough to set correctly.

Can I freeze my Cookie Dough Fudge?

Absolutely! Freeze in an air tight container for up to 3 months. You can pull the fudge from the freezer and thaw it slowly in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

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Cookie Dough Fudge

Cookie Dough Fudge is a cross between chocolate chip cookie dough and delicious, creamy fudge! This no bake treat comes together quickly and will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth!

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 25 squares

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (123g) brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup (228g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) Ghirardelli white chocolate chips
  • 1 14 oz can (193ml) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Put the mini chocolate chips in the freezer until needed in step 6. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper, set aside.

  • In a medium sized bowl, measure out the all-purpose flour and then microwave for 30 seconds – 1 minute or until it reaches 165°f (74°c). Stir and then set aside.

  • In either the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer cream together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, milk and vanilla until thoroughly combined.

  • Mix in the heat treated flour and salt until completely incorporated. Set aside.

  • In a small glass bowl, microwave the white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Microwave for 2 mintues, stirring every 30 seconds.

  • Pour the white chocolate mixture into the cookie dough bowl. Combine until smooth.

  • Quickly fold in the frozen mini chocolate chips.

  • Pour the fudge into the prepared pan, spread evenly.

  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm before cutting.

  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Notes

*All white chocolate chips are not made equally! Many of them have different oils in the ingredient lists which can cause some issues. I have tested this recipe with Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips and suggest to use these white chocolate chips. Other Chocolate chips may have a hard time melting or hardening back up again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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How do you make premade cookie dough better? ›

No one will even suspect they're store-bought (and we won't tell anyone!).
  1. Add brown sugar. ...
  2. Experiment with extracts. ...
  3. Mix in different candies and snacks. ...
  4. Add espresso or coffee grounds. ...
  5. Deepen the flavors by refrigerating the dough. ...
  6. Salt before baking the cookies. ...
  7. Reduce baking time for extra soft cookies.

How do you make fudge smooth on top? ›

By cooling the fudge prior to agitation (like in the recipes included in this article), on the other hand, you'll get much smaller, finer sugar crystals and a finished fudge with a smooth, creamy texture. Cool the mixture until it reads 120° F on the thermometer—no stirring. This can take 1 to 1/2 hours.

How to jazz up Pillsbury cookies? ›

  1. Add spice to your dough. ...
  2. Punch up the flavor of your cookies by adding extracts. ...
  3. Before baking, roll the dough in a garnish of your choice. ...
  4. Stir nuts right into the dough for an added crunch. ...
  5. Add in your favorite savory snacks, like chips or pretzels. ...
  6. Top your cookies with flaked sea salt.
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Is evaporated milk or condensed milk better for fudge? ›

Use Evaporated Milk- Make sure to use evaporated milk and not sweetened condensed milk. If you accidentally use sweetened condensed milk your fudge will be incredibly over the top sweet. Cut up the Butter– Before adding the butter in make sure to cut it into smaller pieces for faster melting.

Should you refrigerate cookie dough before cooking? ›

As a general rule of thumb, you should refrigerate cookie dough for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. More than that, and you won't see a noticeable difference in the final product. Once the dough has chilled, let it warm up at room temperature until it's just pliable (about 5 to 10 minutes).

Should you always chill cookie dough before baking? ›

Cool down your dough for a tastier, chewier cookie.

As little as 30 minutes in your fridge or freezer can help your cookie brown better, spread less, and develop a richer chewy texture. There's a few reasons why, but one important part is it gives the butter in your dough a chance to firm up before baking.

Should all cookie dough be chilled before baking? ›

The cookie baked from room temperature, being thinner, has a more uniform texture, while the one baked straight from the fridge. is thick enough to accommodate a softer interior. and crispier exterior. No contest. Generally speaking, you should chill your cookie dough before baking it.

What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

Who makes the worlds best fudge? ›

While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, it most certainly – and most deliciously – was perfected here.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

How do you enhance Pillsbury cookie dough? ›

Baking powder or flour in excess will cause cookies to rise more, making them more fluffy and cakey. Increased sugar will make them caramelize more and increased fat will make the dough heavier and richer, all increasing retention of water in the dough- these all add up to chewier cookies.

How to make Pillsbury cookie dough better? ›

14 Ways To Upgrade Store-Bought Cookie Dough
  1. Sprinkle salt on the cookies before baking. ...
  2. Add instant pudding mix to the cookie dough batter. ...
  3. Bake the cookies in a muffin tin for evenly-browned sides. ...
  4. Use cayenne pepper for a bit of heat. ...
  5. Add a few drops of extract to flavor your cookies. ...
  6. Look into your snack drawer for ideas.
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How do you make Pillsbury cookie dough taste better? ›

Some premade cookie dough can have a processed, almost chemical-like aftertaste, but you can mask it by adding extra flavor extracts to your dough. You can use a splash of vanilla extract or try other variations, like almond extract or mint extract, to change up the flavors of your cookies.

Do you stir fudge while it is boiling? ›

Brush the sides of the pan with a wet brush at the beginning of cooking to dissolve sugar crystals stuck to the sides. Never stir the mixture during cooking or sugar could crystallize again. The mixture may seize and become grainy. Use a candy thermometer or conduct a cold water test to check if the fudge is done.

What gives fudge its firm texture? ›

The key to creamy, luscious fudge is controlling crystal formation. If the sucrose (table sugar) crystals are small, the fudge will feel creamy and smooth on your tongue. But if the crystals are large, the fudge develops a crumbly, dry, or even coarse texture.

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