Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

JamesDean'sGirl's Note:

It is my firm belief that the title speaks for itself.... (Found this just browsing one night; not certain of prep time)

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 36 pieces

• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 1/3 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Line and 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch overhand on all sides; lightly butter the foil.
2. Combine the butter and sugar in a small bowl; stir in the flour and 1/4 teaspoons of the salt.
3. Stir in 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips.
4. Form the dough into a ball; place on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten into a disc.
5. Wrap dough and freeze for 10 minutes, or until firm.
6. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2 inch pieces; keep refrigerated.
7. Place the powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and remaining salt (1/4 tsp) in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
8. Scrape down sides of bowl; beat on medium speed until smooth.
9. Melt the remaining (1 cup) chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
10. Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture; beat just until blended.
11. Stir in the chilled cookie dough bits.
12. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan; refrigerate until firm.
13. Remove from pan by lifting foil overhang handles; cut fudge into squares using a very sharp knife.
14. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reviews

[Chef #569627]

Yum!

[KissyZ]

Delicious!! My favorite fudge by far!

[smltheppl]

Yum, yum, yum! This fudge was awesome. When I tried stirring the chips into the cookie dough, it just crumbled, so I used my hands to knead the chips into the dough instead. To make things easier for me, I melted the chips in the microwave rather than melting on the stove top. I'd love to tell you how long this fudge lasts - but it was all gone in one day! It tasted great! For prep time - it took about 20 minutes - which includes the 10-15 minute freeze time for the dough. It's so simple to make.