Description
Homemade Fudge Rounds are rich, soft chocolate cookies sandwiched with a luscious cocoa buttercream filling and topped with a silky milk chocolate drizzle. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for an indulgent treat that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at cool room temperature
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (159 grams) all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons (32 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Filling
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (11 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons warm water (about 100°F)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Make cookie dough: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, corn syrup, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Beat until just combined; the dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Scoop and bake cookies: Using a 1 ½-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, until the cookies are slightly puffed and edges are set. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to cooling racks. Cookies will flatten as they cool.
- Prepare chocolate drizzle: Microwave the milk chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth and melted. Drizzle or pipe the chocolate over the cooled cookies. Refrigerate until the drizzle is set, at least 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: In a clean bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth. Add the sifted cocoa powder and powdered sugar, and beat for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add warm water and vanilla extract, then beat on medium-high speed for an additional 2 minutes until fluffy and smooth.
- Assemble fudge rounds: Pipe or spread the filling evenly on the flat side of half of the cookies. Gently press another cookie on top to form sandwiches.
- Serve and store: Enjoy immediately or store the assembled fudge rounds in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 1 day, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Serving chilled enhances the fudgy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper mixing and texture.
- Light corn syrup helps give the cookies a soft and chewy texture.
- The cookies will flatten after baking and cooling; don’t overbake to keep them soft.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk chocolate chips with vegan alternatives.
- Make sure to sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar for a smooth filling texture.
- Store assembled fudge rounds in the fridge if not consumed within a day to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fudge round (1 sandwich cookie)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate fudge rounds, chocolate sandwich cookies, homemade fudge cookies, easy chocolate dessert, cocoa buttercream filling
