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Fudge Rounds

Irresistible Fudge Rounds: Chewy Cookies with Creamy Filling

These Fudge Rounds are chewy cookies filled with a creamy buttercream, evoking nostalgic sweetness in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 10 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Light Corn Syrup can be substituted with golden syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure recommended
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 6 tablespoons Unsweetened Natural Cocoa Powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda check for freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips dark chocolate can be swapped
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter softened at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder sifted
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar sift for smoother texture
  • 2 tablespoons Warm Water add gradually
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg, corn syrup, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  3. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; combine with the wet ingredients.
  4. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart; flatten each ball slightly.
  5. Bake for 8-9 minutes until edges set and centers are soft; cool on the baking sheets.
  6. For the filling, beat butter, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until fluffy; add water and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  7. Spread filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie.
  8. Chill assembled cookies in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Consider using high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.

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