Categories: Candy, Dessert

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter , melted
• 1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt , divided
• 1 1⁄3 cups mini chocolate chips , divided
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Line and 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch overhand on all sides; lightly butter the foil.

2. Combine the butter and sugar in a small bowl; stir in the flour and 1/4 teaspoons of the salt.

3. Stir in 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips.

4. Form the dough into a ball; place on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten into a disc.

5. Wrap dough and freeze for 10 minutes, or until firm.

6. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2 inch pieces; keep refrigerated.

7. Place the powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and remaining salt (1/4 tsp) in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.

8. Scrape down sides of bowl; beat on medium speed until smooth.

9. Melt the remaining (1 cup) chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.

10. Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture; beat just until blended.

11. Stir in the chilled cookie dough bits.

12. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan; refrigerate until firm.

13. Remove from pan by lifting foil overhang handles; cut fudge into squares using a very sharp knife.

14. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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