Sugar Cookie Dough Fudge - A baJillian Recipes (2024)

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by Jillian

written by Jillian

A super easy, soft and creamy white chocolate fudge that’s guaranteedto satisfy your raw cookie dough eating obsession!

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Decorating sugar cookies has always been a fun Christmas tradition growing up in my house. However, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that most of the dough ended up in my mouth, rather than the oven. Because let’s be honest, the dough usually does taste better than the cookie. Am I right, or am I right?

Which brings me to this week’s drool-worthy recipe of the week…

SUGAR

COOKIE

DOUGH

FUDGE

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Thisain’t your ordinary holiday fudge.

I went witha fudge recipe that I’ve used once before in my Circus Animal Cookie Fudge. It’s unbelievably easy to make since it requiresvery few ingredients AND there’s no candy thermometer involved. I also prefer the taste of this fudge overothers because ofit’s superspecial ingredient–cream cheese! Not only does the cream cheese give the fudge a nice little tang to counteract the sweetness ofthe sugar, but it also createsa soft, smooth, and phenomenally creamy texture. You never have to worry about dry, crumbly bits of fudge breaking off when you bite into these smooth and dreamy cubes of heaven.

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Like I mentioned earlier, this fudge recipeis a cinchto make. The base consists of combininga block of cream cheese with four cups of powdered sugar, then beating in 12 ounces of melted white chocolate. That’s it! Seriously, the easiest fudge recipe you will ever make!

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While I do enjoy living dangerously every timeI eat raw cookie dough, I decided to alleviate the worries of those who might not appreciatethe thought of contracting a foodborne illness. Worry warts can rejoice in the fact that thissugar cookie dough is egg-free, thus totallysafe to eat.

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And since sugar cookies are never complete (nor as fun to eat) without sprinkles, I stirred in a few (generous) scoops to satisfy that sprinkle tooth.

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Instead of going with the classic red and green theme for Christmas, I decided to use last week’s icy weather as inspiration by creatinga pretty winter wonderland, complete with snowflake sprinkles, blue and silver nonpareils, and a turquoiseswirl. Feel free to customize thefudge any wayyou like!

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A super easy, soft and creamy white chocolate fudge that's guaranteedto satisfy your raw cookie dough eating obsession!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Refrigeration Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 36 Pieces

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Dough:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 6 Tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • teaspoon almond extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1-3 Tablespoons milk or cream (I used 2 Tablespoons)
  • 3 Tablespoons sprinkles

Fudge:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 ounces white chocolate
  • Blue food coloring
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

Make the Cookie Dough:

  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla, almond extract, flour, salt, 1 Tablespoon of milk/cream, and mix until combined.Add 1-2Tablespoons ofmilk/cream until dough holds together.

  • Roll the cookie dough into small balls, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the freezer while you work on the fudge.

Make the Fudge:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the cream cheese until creamy.Gradually add the powdered sugar a 1/2 cup at a time, beating until fully combined.

  • Microwave the white chocolate for 1 minute, remove and stir. Then return it to the microwave for 20-30 seconds more until smooth and lumpless. Add melted white chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and beat on high until smooth and fluffy.*Pour about 1/3 of the mixture into a bowl and stir in the bluefood coloring.

To Assemble:

  • Remove chilled cookie dough balls from the freezer andplace 1/3 of them on the bottom of a parchment-lined 8-inch square baking pan. Pour half of the white fudge over the dough balls, followed by half of the blue fudge. Drizzlethe remainder of the white fudge on top, followed by the remainder of the blue fudge. Top with the remaining dough balls.

  • Using a skewer or knife, swirl figure-eights throughout the fudge, reaching all the way to the bottom of the dish. Lift up pan and drop from about 1-inch above work surface to settle the fudge andto remove any air bubbles. Top with sprinkles, then use a piece of wax paper to gently press sprinkles into the fudge, so that they don't slide aroundonce fudge has hardened.

  • Refrigerate fudge until firm, about 2 hours. Remove the fudge from the pan and cut into small squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Notes

*Depending on the type of white chocolate used, the fudge might thicken upand be a little difficult to pour. If this happens, it can be reheated at 10-second intervalsin the microwave until easier to pour.

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FAQs

How do you make fudge creamy and not grainy? ›

How to Make Smooth, Creamy Fudge
  1. Melt the sugar gently. Your fudge ingredients—including the sugar—need to be gently warmed on the stovetop until the sugar has completely melted and dissolved. ...
  2. Resist stirring. ...
  3. We'll say it again: resist stirring. ...
  4. Now stir it just enough.
Dec 20, 2023

What went wrong with my fudge? ›

Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture. Pay attention to the timetable specified in the recipe, and you'll get the hang of it after a batch or two.

Do you have to refrigerate sugar cookie dough before baking? ›

Chilling the dough is a key step in making sugar cookies, especially when you're making cut-outs. Even if you're tight on time, make sure to get the dough in the fridge, or even the freezer, even if it's only for a little while. Skip this step, and the dough will be sticky, and much harder to work with.

What is the trick to sugar cookies? ›

From the dough to the baking to the icing, our guide will leave you with the perfect sugar cookie this holiday season.
  1. Opt for Room Temperature Eggs. ...
  2. Splurge on "Pure" Vanilla Extract. ...
  3. Whisk the Flour. ...
  4. Chill the Dough. ...
  5. Refrain from Overmixing. ...
  6. Go Easy on the Flour. ...
  7. Bake on Parchment Paper.
Dec 16, 2014

What is the secret to good 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).

What is the key to successful non grainy fudge? ›

A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals. Stirring would help sucrose molecules "find" one another and start forming crystals.

Can grainy fudge be fixed? ›

If you discover that your mixture is grainy, some quick thinking will save the entire batch. Pour the fudge back into your pan, and add about a cup of water to it, along with a tablespoon or two of evaporated milk, whipping cream, or whatever cream you're using.

Can I fix fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

How do you know when to stop beating fudge? ›

Let the mixture cool before beating. The temperature at this point should be 43°C to 45°C (110°F to 113°F). The fudge should be warm but not burning hot. Stop beating when the surface of the mixture starts to look dull or matte.

What gives fudge the creamy texture and dull appearance? ›

It's the size of sugar crystals that makes the knees of fudge lovers buckle…the smaller the crystals, the less they are perceived on the tongue and the more the fudge tastes smooth and creamy. Cooking, and beating after cooking, is the key to successful fudge.

How to keep fudge smooth? ›

For first-time candy makers: Look for recipes that call for corn syrup, marshmallows, or marshmallow crème. These ingredients prevent crystallization of sugar into large grains, so the texture of the fudge will remain smooth. Also, recipes using cream or condensed milk are less likely to curdle than regular milk.

How to make your fudge soft? ›

Reset the fudge

Just as you read earlier you have to mix the ingredients and heat it at 234 degrees. But as you are doing it again just add a little amount of water to bring out the consistency. Along with this make sure to add moisture to make it soft.

How to get fudge soft? ›

One way to do so is to place the fudge in an airtight container with some source of moisture and leave it to absorb overnight. This could be: A bowl of water. A damp paper towel.

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