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Homemade Fudge Rounds Recipe

Homemade Fudge Rounds Recipe
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Delicious Homemade Fudge Rounds featuring soft cocoa cookies filled with a rich chocolate buttercream and topped with a smooth milk chocolate drizzle. Perfectly fudgy and sweet, these treats are ideal for sharing or enjoying as a decadent snack.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at cool room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (159 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons (32 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup (85 grams) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Filling

  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (11 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons warm water (about 100°F)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheets. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the cookie dough. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixer on low speed, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  3. Shape and bake the cookies. Using a 1 ½-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them to allow for spreading. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes until cookies are slightly puffed and edges are set. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to cooling racks. Cookies will flatten as they cool.
  4. Prepare the chocolate drizzle. Microwave milk chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Drizzle or pipe the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies. Refrigerate the cookies until the chocolate is set, at least 30 minutes.
  5. Make the filling. In the clean bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add sifted cocoa powder and powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add warm water and vanilla extract, then beat on medium-high for 2 more minutes until very light and fluffy.
  6. Assemble the fudge rounds. Pipe or spread the chocolate filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Gently press another cookie on top, forming sandwich cookies.
  7. Store and serve. Enjoy immediately or store the assembled fudge rounds in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 1 day, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Serving chilled enhances the fudgy texture.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure butter and egg are at cool room temperature before starting.
  • Light corn syrup adds chewiness to cookies, but you can substitute with honey if necessary.
  • If you don’t have a spring-loaded scoop, a tablespoon works to portion the dough.
  • Make sure to sift powdered sugar and cocoa for a smooth filling texture.
  • Store fudge rounds in the fridge for a more fudgy, firm texture, or at room temperature for a softer bite.
  • Freeze leftover fudge rounds to maintain freshness for longer periods.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the best flavor.

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