Description
Indulgent m&m cookie dough fudge brings layers of sweet nostalgia to classic dessert lovers. Rich chocolate base studded with colorful candy pieces promises a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup M&M candies
Binding/Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Fudge Components:
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda, then gradually fold into the wet mixture until a smooth cookie dough forms.
- Gently fold in half of the M&M candies, reserving the remaining candies for topping.
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Spread the melted white chocolate fudge mixture evenly across the prepared baking pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough randomly over the fudge layer, creating a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle remaining M&M candies across the top, pressing gently to ensure they adhere.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for approximately 2 hours.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the fudge from the pan and slice into square portions.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the fudge to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Customize candies by using seasonal M&M colors for festive variations like Christmas, Halloween, or birthday themes.
- Replace white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate for different flavor profiles and richer taste experiences.
- Gluten-free adaptation works perfectly by substituting regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring everyone can enjoy this decadent treat.
- Prevent over-baking by checking the fudge at 22 minutes, as ovens vary and you want a soft, gooey texture that maintains the cookie dough’s signature moistness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg