Chocolate Fudge Cookies - Stephanie's Sweet Treats (2024)

These chocolate fudge cookies are extra fudgy stuffed chocolate cookies. The cookie dough has cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and chocolate chips. It is stuffed with dollops of chocolate ganache. They have an intense chocolate flavor and crunchy edges with a gooey center.

These chocolate fudge cookies are perfect for when you want a decadent cookie. They will satisfy any chocolate cravings and impress guests at any kind of special occasion! Next time you want to satisfy your sweet tooth make a batch of these chewy chocolate fudge cookies and I promise you will be happy.

For other stuffed cookie recipe, try Oreo Cheesecake Cookies, Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, and Lindt Stuffed Cookies.

Why This Recipe Works

• Chocolate flavor- These double chocolate fudge cookies have a great chocolate flavor in the cookie and the filling making them a chocolate lover's dream.
• Fudge center- The fudge center paired with chewy chocolate cookies gives a great texture and makes the BEST chocolate cookie.
• Easy recipe- This recipe is made with easy steps and simple ingredients so even a first time baker can make them!

Ingredient Notes

Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

• Unsalted butter- Take this out 2 hours before baking to get to room temperature.
• Brown sugar- I used light brown sugar for this, but dark brown sugar will work as well.
• Eggs- Pull these out 2 hours before baking to get it to room temperature.
• Chocolate chips- I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. Dark chocolate chips can work, but I do not recommend milk chocolate chips as they will be too sweet.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder- I recommend using a dutch process cocoa powder for a more rich chocolate flavor.

Step By Step Instructions - Chocolate Ganache Filling

Here is how to make and bake the chocolate ganache filling for the chocolate fudge cookies.

STEP 1: Heat cream. Prepare the chocolate chips in a small bowl. Then, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is steaming.

STEP 2: Melt chocolate. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir it until it is smooth.

STEP 3: Chill. Place the ganache in the freezer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place wax paper on a cookie sheet.

STEP 4: Scoop and freeze filling. Use a ½ tablespoon to scoop dollops of chilled ganache onto the cookie sheet. You should have 15-16 dollops. Place them in the freezer.

Step By Step Instructions - Chocolate Cookies

Here is how to make and bake the chocolate fudge cookies.

STEP 1: Dry ingredients. Mix together the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set it aside. Melt the chocolate in the microwave now. Heat it for 20 seconds and stir it. Then, heat for 15 second intervals until it is melted, stirring thoroughly each time. Set it aside.

STEP 2: Beat butter and sugar. Use a mixer to beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar on high speed for 2 minutes.

STEP 3: Wet ingredients. Add the vanilla extract, melted chocolate, and eggs to the butter mixture. Mix it on high speed for 1 minute.

STEP 4: Combine. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until combined. Then, add in the chocolate chips and mix on low.

STEP 5: Prep. Place the cookie dough in the fridge for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

STEP 6: Scoop. Scoop the cookie dough balls with a large cookie scoop (2 tablespoon or 2 oz). Press you thumb ⅔rds of the way into each cookie dough ball while it is in the scoop. Place a frozen chocolate dollop in the indent and press the cookie dough back over the hole.

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STEP 7: Bake. Place 6 cookie dough balls per prepared baking sheet and bake them 1 sheet at a time. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the middle of the cookie is just slightly under done. Then, remove them from the oven and top them with chocolate chips.

STEP 8: Cool. Let the cookies sit on the hot pan for 5 minutes to finish baking. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Expert Baking Tips

• Properly measure your flour- Make sure the flour is spooned and leveled. If you stick the measuring cup directly into the flour, it will compact the flour giving you too much flour. Compacted flour can cause the cookies to not spread.
• If the cookies are spreading too much, make sure you are using parchment paper on the cookie sheet. If they are still spreading too much this could be the butter was too warm before adding the ingredients. If it still spreads too much, you chill the cookie dough balls for 10-15 minutes.
• If you live at high altitude, add an extra 2 Tablespoons of flour. This will help with the spread.
• The cookies should be slightly underdone at first, because they will continue to cook as they cool. This helps to make sure they have fudgy centers.

FAQ

Storing and Freezing

Store the chocolate fudge cookies at room temperature in an air-tight container such as a zip-top bag up to 5 days.

Freezing

Freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container, such as a freezer bag, and freeze up to 30 days. Thaw for 1-2 hours before eating.

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