Ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup butter , melted
- 1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt , divided
- 1 1⁄3 cups mini chocolate chips , divided
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Line and 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch overhand on all sides; lightly butter the foil.
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Combine the butter and sugar in a small bowl; stir in the flour and 1/4 teaspoons of the salt.
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Stir in 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips.
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Form the dough into a ball; place on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten into a disc.
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Wrap dough and freeze for 10 minutes, or until firm.
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Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2 inch pieces; keep refrigerated.
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Place the powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and remaining salt (1/4 tsp) in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
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Scrape down sides of bowl; beat on medium speed until smooth.
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Melt the remaining (1 cup) chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
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Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture; beat just until blended.
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Stir in the chilled cookie dough bits.
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Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan; refrigerate until firm.
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Remove from pan by lifting foil overhang handles; cut fudge into squares using a very sharp knife.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.