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Chocolate Fudge Cookies
5 from 15 votes

Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Chocolate Fudge Cookies combine bittersweet and semisweet chocolate with butter and eggs to create dense, fudgy cookies featuring a slightly cracked exterior. Chilling the dough before baking helps achieve a tender center while preserving a rich chocolate flavor. These cookies balance sweetness without being overly sugary, ideal for those who enjoy a classic chocolate treat with a rich texture.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
57 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 2 egg large
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour properly measured3
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate chopped

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter, and stir until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a separate small bowl, melt chocolate, and stir until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, mix butter, melted chocolate, and sugar together until smooth.
  4. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until combined.
  5. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Stir in chopped chocolate.
  7. Cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter and place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for approximately 7-8 minutes, or until the outside looks slightly cracked. Do not overbake the cookies, or they won't have their fudgy centers.
  11. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  12. Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Both salted and unsalted butter work in this recipe, offering flexibility based on preference.
  • To measure flour accurately, stir it, lightly spoon it into the measuring cup, and level the top.
  • Using semisweet chocolate chips instead of bittersweet will yield a sweeter cookie.
  • You may substitute milk baking chocolate for a milder, sweeter chocolate flavor.
  • Nutrition values provided are approximate estimates for guidance.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 100mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 100mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.