Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible Fudge Rounds, combining rich cocoa goodness and delicate cookie texture. Swiss chocolate and premium ingredients create a heavenly treat that promises pure indulgence in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams/4 ounces) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (188 grams/6.6 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (11 grams/0.4 ounces) unsweetened natural cocoa powder, sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons warm water (about 100°F)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg, light corn syrup, and pure vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely smooth.
- In a separate mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a cohesive chocolate cookie dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the chocolate cookies for 8-9 minutes, ensuring they remain soft and slightly underbaked for a tender texture.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks.
- For the chocolate drizzle, melt semisweet chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies, creating an elegant pattern.
- Chill the drizzled cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Prepare the creamy filling by beating softened unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add room temperature water and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the filling becomes smooth and spreadable.
- Assemble the cookies by spreading a generous layer of filling between two cooled chocolate cookies.
- Store the completed fudge rounds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Chill these fudge rounds for maximum chocolate intensity and sturdy texture before serving.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder to elevate the rich, deep chocolate flavor throughout the recipe.
- Always allow cookies to cool completely before adding creamy filling to prevent structural collapse.
- Ensure butter is room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie consistency.
- Store assembled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with different chocolate drizzle options like dark, milk, or white chocolate for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg