My dad is a pretty good cook. He's master of the grill and he was always known around our neighborhood for his smoked turkeys. His other claim to fame is Christmas fudge. Chocolate fudge...and you can typically find him enjoying the first piece with a cold beer.
{My dad is awesome.}
So, when I received a copy of Nina Wanat's beautiful book,
Sweet Confections, the fudge caught my eye immediately. This is not my dad's fudge....this is chocolate chip cookie dough fudge. No, you're not dreaming.
Let me tell you about it. It's delicious. Mine turned out a bit darker than the picture in the book, but it's still delectable. I'm assuming it's because I was stopping the process to take pictures...don't do that.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
ingredients:
oil for the pan
1 & 3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. cream
1/4 c. milk
1 TBSP corn syrup
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 TBSP unsalted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
Oil an 8x8" pan.
Bring the sugar, dark brown sugar, cream, milk, syrup and salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally with a heatproof spatula.
{Don't forget your candy thermometer.}
Boil to 242 degrees, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and flour.
Pour the syrup into a 9x13" pan and let sit undisturbed at room temperature about 20 minutes, or until it reaches 110 degrees.
Scrape the syrup into the bowl of a stand mixer.
Beat on medium speed with a paddle attachment until the fudges thickens and holds its shape, 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape into the prepared 8x8" pan and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top, lightly pressing them into the fudge.
Let the fudge cool and set, at least 2 hours. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes if the chocolate chips are still soft.
Store in an airtight container, or like we did, in the fridge. I thought the fudge was even better after a day or two.
How would you like a copy of Sweet Confections: Beautiful Candy to Make at Home for your very own? Trust me, you want it. The whole book makes me happy and makes me want to make candy all day long.
Salted chocolate caramel lollipops? Yes, please. Strawberry lemonade marshmallows? I'll take five.
To enter, leave a comment on this post. That's it!
giveaway now closed...winner contacted.
Random winner will be selected on Thursday, November 10th at 8pm CST.
Dad....whaddya say? Two kinds of fudge this year?
Yum!! I don't normally make fudge but I might this year!
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a fudge fan. I am a cookie fan. So this definitely perks my interest! Looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing a lot about this book ... I'd like a copy to check out!
ReplyDeleteDelicious!!! Will definitely add it to my list of "must makes" this holiday season. The book looks like a TON of fun... and calories :)
ReplyDeletethat fudge looks so yummy i want to grab it off the computer screen and eat it, looks like it is sitting right in front of me... thanks for chance at the cookbook my mom would so love that!
ReplyDeletethese look sooo yummy! cannot wait to try them!!
ReplyDeleteI think I know what the co-worker are getting for xmas this year! Unless I win the book and am tempted to try something else!
ReplyDeleteI love to make fudge....yum. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAs I sit here eating cookie dough... this sounds phenomenal!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this at Christmas time! amyeaustin at gmail.com ! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! This looks so yummy! Fingers crossed! Either way I will have copy of this book. I may not be able to live without it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love fudge but have never heard of this kind. I usually make chocolate and peanut butter fudge to give away at Christmas and think this would be an amazing addition to my fudge recipe collection :) The book looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite ice cream flavor in fudge form. Yummy. This recipe is going to have to be a must try.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and the cookbook giveaway.
Ooh~ Yum~ I want to try everything in the book~ My daughter think the fudge is a square cookie and pretended to eat it off the screen~ lol
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! Totally want!
ReplyDeleteI would love this book to add to my collection.
ReplyDeleteI love this!!!! Good to know I'm not dreaming! :) I'm def bookmarking this!!! :D
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! I'd also love to have the cookbook.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win! Thanks for the chance to enter! ;)
ReplyDeleteangicarter92@aol.com
Oh MAN would I love that book! I'm in a fudgy kind of mood today.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make this for the teacher's at school. My daughter is a senior in high school and she is in charge of the hospitality program. Well, guess who has to do all the work.....ME! But I still love her.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow those look yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love making marshmallows...strawberry lemonade marshmallows? Oh yes, please!
ReplyDeletesounds like that might be a dangerous book to have at home!
ReplyDeleteWow!(:
ReplyDeleteI come to your website a lot and love it!
But these- these are the most loveable i've seen! :P
I cant wait to make 'em!<33
This recipe looks wonderful and a must try for this year. I love your site and the cook book looks like something I would really enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh my word it needs to hurry up and be Christmas ao o can make this!!
ReplyDeleteThat fudge sounds AMAZING! I can't wait to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks so so good!
ReplyDeleteWow!! That fudge looks yummy!!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for a good candy book and anyone that has cookie dough fudge is a fabulous book to have! Ps love the updates to the site
ReplyDeleteTotally pinning that fudge. Looks fabulous!
ReplyDeletedrooling - that looks like something I will need to add to my cookie making list for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteSeeing as I'm now a temporary stay-at-home mom due to just having my first baby, I think I need this book to help occupy my time at home. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy! I hope I win that book, I want to make and eat it all!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this! Looks like a delicious treat for cookie dough lovers!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really delicious. Now I know what to try tomorrow. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, yum!
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by this fudge recipe! Is this the answer for all those raw cookie dough lovers out there (including me!). Looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy of that book because I have been meaning to make marshmallows for ages! And I could use some of that fudge too ;)
Yummy!!! I am a huge cookie dough fan so I am definitely going to make this!! Thanks so much for posting :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! This fudge looks dangerously good. I would love to win a copy of Sweet Confections.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!!!! I am going to the store to pick the things needed to make this right now. I've been on a chocolate chip binge recently - and this should satisfy my cravings. Thank you so much! <3 And..."Ooohhh!" to the giveaway! I'm not so lucky with drawings or anything but I'll go ahead and try my luck. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book! I already make caramels, but would like to expand to other candies.
ReplyDeleteI think this one will be a keeper...can't wait to make it this weekend. I would love this book to make me happy too!
ReplyDeleteWow, this sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteOh my.. I will be making that tomorrow! Looks insanely good..
ReplyDeleteI love chocolate chip anything so I'm definitely going to have to make this one. It sounds divine!
ReplyDeleteBeth
Neeeeeeeed this!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I would make first - the fudge or the marshmallows!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes please! I love making all kinds of yummy things =o)
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so making this!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book! The weather is finally getting cooler in San Antonio! Ready to start baking and making candy!
ReplyDeleteGigi
Oh my goodness! That has my name written all over it. I think I need that cookbook!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is wow. vgual@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThat sounds amazing! It's on my to-do list. :) Hopefully I can find a substitute for the corn syrup because they don't have that where I live.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recipe, love fudge and cookies, can't wait to try out the recipe, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOh that looks dangerous! But since I make candy every year for Christmas to give away as gifts, I think I need it!
ReplyDeleteWow, these pictures make me want to go buy a roll of cookie dough and eat the whole thing. With a fork. (Because making my own dough would just take too long--the craving demands immediacy.)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I really need to buy a candy thermometer now. Maaaaan.
Oh goodness...thanks so much for sharing the recipe! I would absolutely love to win all those awesome recipes! Thanks for letting me try!!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI LOOOOVE fudge, definately making this! ...but Id love to try my hand at those strawberry lemonade marshmallows too!
ReplyDeleteNot only do I want this but I need this!
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, this looks amazing. My hubby, a non-sweets eater, LOVES cookie dough. I've got to try this! Love the new site!
ReplyDeleteMy mom was notorious for her sweets but we (her children) have only been able to find two of her recipes - I'd love to start some new ones!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful... But have you ever tasted Scottish tablet? It's kinda like fudge but harder, crisp when you bite into it - and utterly gorgeous. It involves butter, sugar and condensed milk. Apply straight to the hips and the arteries....
ReplyDeleteIt may be a hazard to my waistline but I am going to say, yes please! :)
ReplyDeleteYummyy... can't wait to try this recipe!! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI love fugde and I love making goodies from my kitchen for special people so this looks like it's right up my alley! Thanks for posting!
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ReplyDeleteYes, please!!! ir_brown@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks and sounds divine and I WILL be making that this season. And why didn't I think of that? ;)
ReplyDeleteThe book looks awesome!
wow, I thought I was in heaven when I had peanut butter fudge in one hand and chocolate fudge in the other; then take a bite of each! Awesome! Now I'm thinking cookie dough might be even better!!
ReplyDeleteOh that is SO my kind of fudge!!!
ReplyDeleteLove fudge. Love the new look. Love Bake at 350!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE chocolate chip cookie dough! Must try this!
ReplyDeleteI usually have no luck with fudge, so I sadly pass on fudge recipes. However, this one is too tempting not to give it a try one more time! Thanks for posting the recipe!
ReplyDeleteYum!! The fudge looks so good and tempting.
ReplyDeleteWow! Knowing this recipe could be my first step to ruling the world!!!! ;-) Thanks for sharing and HELL YES I want a copy of that book. Thanks for the amazing blog...it lightens my day everytime.
ReplyDeleteJanet
OH!! WOW!! I would love to win this!
ReplyDeletecindyskitchen@yahoo.com
omgosh this looks YUMMY!! And I love your new look!
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious! I will definitely be trying that!
ReplyDeleteMy Dad loves making fudge...he makes his in the microwave, though. Not fancy but still yummy.
ReplyDeleteIf I were at home instead of in a hotel room, I'd be moving toward the kitchen right now to make this fudge. It's happening tomorrow once I get home!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at strawberry lemonade marshmallows....YUM.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! Best of both worlds!
ReplyDeleteOMG, that fudge looks amazing! As do the Marshmallows, always wanted to try making those from scratch. Would love to win this one, it would make an awesome belated bday gift for me. :D
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My son just walked in here and saw me looking at the recipe above. He said "Are those cookies? I want cookies that look like that." I said no, it's fudge. His mouth dropped open and he was amazed that fudge could look like that. I AM TOO!
ReplyDeleteYippeee! What a fantastic prize! I can just imagine all the yummy-ness it contains. Thanks so much for this opportunity. :D
ReplyDeleteI hope I win!! I hope I win! I hope I win!
Hugs,
Snoopy :D
Those look SO delicious! I want to make some this year (:
ReplyDeleteConsidering I have basically no money and am probably going to be baking all of my Christmas presents this year, I could really use this book.
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI love fudge and making it. I love eating it whilst its still hot and I always end up burning my tongue but the taste is worth it. Im going to definately try this recipe (",) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so yummy! I love making candy...though I only seem to make the time during this time of year. Cookies, candy, cake...it all makes for great Christmas gifts.
ReplyDeleteThese look like I'll be making them soon.
ReplyDelete:O Be Still my HEART!!!! :D LOVE IT!!!! Oh, hello Christmas gifts for this year! ;D YES!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you for the pictures and for sharing the recipe {Thank you to Sweet Confections for letting her do it!}. :D The cookbook looks GREAT!
~Miss Rachel~
This looks amazing! I can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely going to be added to my holiday goodies list. YUMMY!!!
ReplyDeleteThis book will sure come in handy for the holidays. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never made fudge before but think I might have to now!!
ReplyDelete~Ashley S
This fudge looks AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteOh man.. salted chocolate caramel is my WEAKNESS right now. #dying
ReplyDeleteI want to make EVERYTHING!
ReplyDeleteSince I found no-stick foil I've stopped the oiled/buttered/greased pan for fudge and instead line it with no-stick foil. Cool it, flip it or pull it out with the edge of the foil, and peel away the foil. Not as messy and no taste imparted from the butter/grease/oil.
ReplyDeleteOh my god, I am heaven. Thank you so much for posting this recipe!! I love anything with cookie dough in it :)
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks absolutely delicious! But I want to know what it tastes like? Does it taste just like cookie dough?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds awesome!
ReplyDelete(I hope I win :)
Your Dad has excellent taste, it must run in the family :)
ReplyDeleteI need to make this fudge. asap.
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks like a must make - and I would so love that book!
ReplyDeleteOh my Yum! I would be the hostess with the mostess during the holidays with this book in hand!Thanks for a chance to win! Happily following,
ReplyDeleteAshley @ Thereisnoplacelikehomemade (dot)blogspot (dot) com
I would love that book! I am a candyaholic.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! I've actually never made fudge before...thinking maybe I should remedy that soon :)
ReplyDeleteFudge...yes please! I always love a good homemade treat anytime of the year and this looks like it fits the bill! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh yum! Looks like a great recipe for a Christmas cookie/candy exchange! I'm sure the book has even more awesome ideas.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteAnything that has to do with cookie dough, count me in! When I start making cookies it's a struggle for me not to eat all the dough before I bake them! Hope when I try out this recipe, mine looks half as good as yours does!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post!
Oh my! This looks absolutely delicious. Thanks for the recipe and chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteI think I really, really NEED this book!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! That fudge looks to die for!! What a great birthday present for me this book could be!! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds AMAZING!!! I am going to make this fudge this year! Hoping to get the book to try the other amazing recipes!!!
ReplyDeleteamandaleak3@yahoo.com
Looks delish!
ReplyDeleteJust got into baking after I got married this year. This fudge looks delish! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! I was looking for ideas for comfort food this weekend after one very tough week! And boy- these would be PERFECT! I would love the chance to win the book! I also plan to feature a picture and a link to this post on my Sunday Links to Love post over at www.momof6.com.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
That fudge looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis fudge looks delicious! I can't wait to try it!!
ReplyDeleteOh My! Cookie dough fudge sounds like heaven, will be making this soon.
ReplyDeleteYou are already awesome - and noe doubly awesome for sharing this!!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYum, this looks amazing. I love fudge!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That book looks fantastic! And your fudge looks delicious!
ReplyDelete...You my friend are like this fudge, [singing the word] "awe-some"! ;o)
ReplyDelete...Thank you for sharing! This will definitely be going into my holiday baking arsenal of recipes.
...Btw, LOVE the new look here!
...Thank you for the giveaway!
...Blessings :o)
I love making candy! I have to make this fudge! Thanks! stelabel9@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI was looking for something to make for my co-workers and I think this is it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this! I'm a huge fan of anything chocolate chip cookie dough! Cookies... cupcakes... Fudge!!! Your dad sounds like mine... wonderful in pretty much every way.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this! Its my birthday on Wednesday, so this would be a lovely gift :)
ReplyDeleteYUM!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAt Christmas my Grandmother would send trays home with each family of many different types of candies. It became a great tradition that we all looked so forward to. Several years ago, her health prevented her to no longer make candy. I then took over the making of the Christmas candy. Although I still make many of the same candies she made, I am always looking for new recipes to try out on my very eager family members!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "fudge."
ReplyDeleteYum! I've had problems with my candy thermometer(s) lately, but I might have to try again for this recipe!
ReplyDeletethe fudge looks to die for! I love cookie dough and I think besides ice cream this is the best way to eat it
ReplyDeleteWow, Bridget!! This is over-the-top yumminess right here!!
ReplyDeleteI want to make this fudge and get the book so I can try all of the recipes! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI would be making these right now if I had any cream!
ReplyDeleteYummmm... I make christmas goodies for my husbands family every year! Thiss fudge would be a great addition to this years list!!
ReplyDeleteHope mine is the lucky number
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I have a bag of chocolate chip cookie dough balls in the freezer for later baking, but I've been snacking on them at a rate of about 2 per day for the past week...things could get dangerous.
ReplyDeleteMy husband would love this fudge!
ReplyDeleteYum! Must try- thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteIf I had the chocolate chips, I'd be making this RIGHT NOW! Tomorrow it is!
ReplyDeleteyum!!! that looks so good...i will definitely have to try this recipe!! :) :)
ReplyDeleteI have to try these!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your site!!! Everything always looks delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks delicious, I can't wait to make some. I hope I win the book, my kids LOVE candy!
ReplyDeletedrool....
ReplyDeletelooks so good!
Oh my goodness does this look and sound amazing!!! I'd love to win the book too :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds to good to be true! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks SO good! I would love a copy of the book too!
ReplyDeleteHoly goodness... That fudge looks amazing! I'm going to have to make some for Christmas gifts! <3
ReplyDeleteAnd that book! Want!
pick me! That would knock the socks right off my family! :)
ReplyDeleteBrandie
brndvnk@yahoo.com
That fudge looks awesome!!! I'd love to try some recipes in this book!
ReplyDeleteMMMM everything looks so delish!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try making the fudge!
oh that looks soooo good! i would love to have that book! thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery yummy. Saw this and made a batch right away!!
ReplyDeleteYum Yum Yum!! I would love this awesome book!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book! I need some expert guidance at candy making and this would be a great start. BTW, I love your new blog format!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get some holiday ideas from this book. Thanks for a chance to enter!
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled onto your blog and sure glad I did too! You are one very talented cookie-decorating lady. I look forward to learning from you, even though I'm probably your grandmother's age...LOL
ReplyDeleteI love all and any fudge!!!
ReplyDeleteOh My!!! I am so trying this! I love fudge and this sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd now there's another few pounds on my hips from just LOOKING at the fudgey goodness. Totally worth it! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to try this fudge! Please enter me in the giveaway. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFudge sounds really good. Will be making for my Mom she loves fudge. Would love to win this book looks like it is filled with yummy goodies! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks so good! I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeletePick me! I would love this book!
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome. The best part of cookie making is snacking on the raw dough. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I just found the perfect recipe for the holidays! This would be an amazing and unique gift for my neighbors! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMargaret
strawberry_sherbet@hotmail.com
Yum! The fudge looks delicious. and thanks for the chance for the book. It would certainly give me and my boys some fresh ideas for the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amaaaaaazingggg!! Thanks for the giveaway!! :)
ReplyDelete2 things: a.) this fudge looks phenomenal! b.) the pictures in that book are gorgeous!!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThat fudge looks and sounds awesome! I'm so going to make it this Christmas! I hope I get the recipe book, too!
ReplyDeleteThat looks dangerously delicious...why wait till Christmas?!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome.. My hubs would love it!!
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so yummy:o)
ReplyDeleteCasey Ortega
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My sister would LOVE this book!
ReplyDeleteI NEED this book!!!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I need this fudge in my life.
ReplyDeletethis fudge looks amazing! definitely want to make this, and maybe some other things in that book, for Thanksgiving and family Christmas!
ReplyDeleteolivia
This fudge sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm entering baking/candy mode in2 weeks when I make Buckeyes for the Ohis State vs. Michigan game. From there on I'm a baking fiend until after Christmas. :) Here's hoping to min and get some new delicious ideas.
Looks delicious!! I WILL be trying this!
ReplyDeleteYUM! I love everything about this recipe.
ReplyDeleteOH MY, oh my, oh my, oh my.......yummy!
ReplyDeleteI already have a list of things I need from the store. What if you don't have a candy thermometer? soft ball stage?
Yum..
Homemade marshmallows are always on my gift list during the winter holidays. I would love to make the strawberry lemonade variety in addition to the vanilla I always make! Beautiful and tasty stuff going on in that book!
ReplyDeleteWow! I would so love to win this! I make goodies for all my friends and family for Christmas, so this book would be very helpful. =]
ReplyDeleteMe! Me! I want it!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to have this! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I have always wanted to branch out from the typical plain chocolate fudge. Maybe this is what I need to get over my fear trying new things baking wise.
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I have always wanted to try making candy at home. This fudge looks amazing! I will definitely have to add this book to my wishlist for xmas.
ReplyDeleteEmail: szinkann@yahoo.com
This fudge looks amazing! I definitely need that cook book in my life.
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