Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

Are you looking for something new and different to take to a party or include on your candy tray? Maybe you want to give something different for gifts? You know those guests that drop by and bring something during the holidays. Normally you don't know what to have on hand. Well, here's an idea. Get a cute little Christmas box and fill it with this fudge. Put a ribbon on the box and you are all set. If you can find a clear container, it's best because you'll be showing off your great baking skills. Also, keep these in the refrigerator. You don't want them to melt. They will get too soft if left on the counter.

I have also cut this up and put it into a plastic container to take it to a party. This fudge will not make it back home with you. If you are transporting this fudge in the summer, be sure to put it in a cooler. Then if you are serving it outside, have it set on some ice or a freezer pack.

Everyone asks for this fudge! Multiple batches are made each year. It's simple and easy to make. Check out what you need to make it:

• Cooking spray
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips, divided
• 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 c. melted white chocolate
• 8" or 9" square pan
• parchment paper
• hand mixer
• double boiler or put a large pot with a slightly smaller metal bowl on top
• spatula
• large bowl

What do you do with these items?

1. Grease the pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add flour and salt to the butter mixture and beat until combined. Stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
4. Melt the white chocolate. I use white candy coating or white chocolate chips. Sometimes it's easier to find the white candy coating than the white chocolate chips.
5. In a large bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk and melted white chocolate, then fold into cookie dough mixture. Pour into the prepared pan and top with remaining 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. I don't always put the mini chocolate chips on top because they don't tend to stick and end up all over the place. The picture above does not have the mini chocolate chips on top.
6. Refrigerate until fudge is firm, about 2 hours. Remove from the pan by lifting edges of parchment paper and cut into squares.

One option that you could add in is some food coloring and/or flavor oils.

The flour is what they have said could cause e-coli, if it is not cooked. Here's the heating instructions:

• Place flour in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until flour is hot, about 1 minute.
• No microwave? No problem. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Spread more flour than the recipe calls for onto a baking pan.
• Then stir the flour and check the temp at 2-minute intervals.
• Make sure to check a few different spots in the pan to confirm you're safe.
• If flour sticks to the bottom or sides of the pan, that's OK! Leave it there … it's definitely heated enough.
• Flour needs to cool completely before use. It will take about 30 minutes. You can place the pan in the fridge and let it cool there if you're in a rush.

This recipe will get requested multiple times a year. You can use it more than just at Christmas. Enjoy!