Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

Recipe View Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil extends slightly over the edges. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted margarine, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until well combined. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Gently knead in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Shape and chill the cookie dough: Form the dough into a disk approximately 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick. Place it on a sheet of plastic wrap and use your hands to shape it into a square. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Freeze the cookie dough square for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes cold and stiff. Once chilled, slice the dough into 1/2 inch square pieces. Refrigerate the dough pieces while you prepare the cream cheese fudge. (Chill time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Make the cream cheese fudge: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in the melted chocolate chips and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Gently fold in the chilled cookie dough pieces into the cream cheese fudge mixture. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to maintain the distinct cookie dough texture. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Spread the fudge into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the fudge is firm to the touch. (Chill time: 60 minutes)

Recipe View Once firm, remove the fudge from the foil-lined dish using the overhanging foil edges. Cut into squares and serve. (Prep time: 5 minutes)