Description
These Fudge Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups combine the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies with a rich, creamy fudge center, creating a delightful bite-sized treat perfect for any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Fudge Filling
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate moisture and flavor into the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for chocolate bursts in each bite.
- Shape Cookie Cups: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup and gently press inward to create a cup shape that will hold the fudge filling.
- Bake Cookie Cups: Bake the cookie cups for 10 to 12 minutes until they turn a light golden color on top, indicating doneness without overbaking.
- Prepare Fudge Filling: While baking, combine sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is melted smooth, then remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Fill Cookie Cups: Remove cookie cups from the oven and immediately use the back of a spoon to gently press down the centers to make space for the fudge. Carefully fill each cup with the warm fudge mixture for a gooey center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie cups to cool completely in the muffin tin to set the fudge filling before removing and serving.
Notes
- For a fun variation, sprinkle sea salt on top or drizzle caramel over the fudge filling before serving.
- Store cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
