No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge made with butter, sugars, flour, white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and mini chocolate chips.

I don’t know if this happens to you too, but every now and then I get hit with the most random craving for cookie dough. Not cookies… not brownies… but the dough itself. And it always reminds me of being a kid in the kitchen with my cousin — we’d “help” bake cookies, which really meant trying to sneak spoonfuls of dough when the grown-ups weren’t looking. We thought we were so sneaky. (We absolutely weren’t.)

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One afternoon not too long ago — one of those weird half-busy, half-lazy days where you’re doing a million things but also somehow nothing at all — that craving hit again. I remember staring at a bag of mini chocolate chips and thinking, Okay, I want cookie dough but I also want fudge… do other people have these oddly specific cravings or am I just wired differently?

And this No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge was the result of that little internal moment. It felt almost like rediscovering a part of myself I didn’t know I missed — the part that didn’t overthink dessert or worry about “proper baking techniques.” Just sweetness and memory and that soft, doughy texture that makes you feel instantly comforted. Funny how a recipe can do that, isn’t it?

Why You’ll Love This No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge Recipe?

I think one of the reasons I love this cookie dough fudge is because it doesn’t pretend to be something complicated. Some desserts try to show off — the tall layered cakes, the temper-this-and-whip-that things that require the patience of a monk. But this? No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge feels like the dessert equivalent of sitting on the couch with a blanket that’s a little too old but impossibly comforting.

It’s soft and creamy, almost like someone mashed together nostalgia and sugar and decided, “Yep. This is good enough.” And honestly? The imperfection is part of the charm. The little crunchy bits from the cold mini chips. The uneven edges when it slices. That moment when the white chocolate mixture looks like it’s not going to combine… and then suddenly it does. Desserts with personality just hit differently, don’t they?

Ingredient Notes:

Before you dive into making this No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge, here’s a quick rundown of why each ingredient matters — or at least why I think it matters. Feel free to disagree; baking is basically a series of personal opinions held together by butter.

• Mini Chocolate Chips
  Freezing them keeps them from melting into the warm fudge mixture. You want little bursts of chocolate, not a muddy swirl.

• Butter
  The base of all good things. It softens into that classic cookie dough flavor we all know way too well.

• Brown Sugar
  Brings depth — almost caramelly. It’s the part that reminds me of old cookie recipes from the 90s that everyone’s mom seemed to have.

• Granulated Sugar
  Balances the texture. Too much brown sugar makes things taste heavy.

• Milk
  Helps everything blend. I once forgot it and the dough looked like sand. Don’t recommend.

• Vanilla
  The “home” flavor. Every bakery smell memory you have probably includes vanilla.

• Flour
  Heat it so it’s safe. But don’t worry if it clumps a little — that’s part of the cookie dough charm.

• Salt
  Optional, but it gives your fudge a tiny bit of maturity. Like adding a blazer to sweatpants.

• White Chocolate Chips
  Melt beautifully with the condensed milk and act as the binding magic.

• Sweetened Condensed Milk
  Thick, sweet, and basically dessert glue. Bless the person who invented it.

How To Make No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge?

Let’s go through this No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge step by step. Picture us talking while you stir — maybe with coffee nearby, maybe with music playing. Whatever feels right.

Step 1: Prep Your Pan

Grease an 8×8 pan and line it with parchment. Don’t stress if the parchment doesn’t sit flat — mine never does either. It all works out.

Step 2: Heat-Treat the Flour

Microwave it for one minute. This makes it safe to eat. The flour might clump, look weird, or smell slightly toasty — that’s normal.

Step 3: Freeze the Mini Chips

This keeps them from melting later. They’ll hold their shape and give you that classic cookie-dough bite we’re chasing.

Step 4: Make the Cookie Dough Base

Beat softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla. Add the cooled flour and salt. It’ll suddenly look like real cookie dough, and your brain will probably tell you to eat a spoonful. And… honestly? I won’t stop you.

Step 5: Make the Fudge Base

Melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in 30-second increments. Stir between each one. It’ll look thick, glossy, maybe even too thick — but trust the process.

Step 6: Combine Everything

Pour the warm fudge mixture into your cookie dough bowl. Stir until smooth-ish (a little lumpiness just feels right). Fold in the cold mini chocolate chips.

Step 7: Spread & Chill

Pour the mixture into your lined pan. Smooth the top as best you can — or don’t, honestly. Fudge doesn’t need perfection. Chill for at least two hours.

Cut into squares. Try not to “accidentally” eat half the pan.

Storage Options:

Your No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge keeps wonderfully in the fridge for about a week. It stays firm and creamy, almost truffle-like. If you want it softer, keep it at room temp for a day or so — though if you live somewhere warm, be prepared for a little melty drama. You can freeze it too. Just thaw in the fridge to keep the texture smooth.

Variations and Substitutions:

This no-bake fudge is forgiving. Flexible. Accepting. Honestly, more open-minded than most people.

• Add sprinkles for birthday vibes

• Switch to dark chocolate chips

• Add butterscotch or peanut butter chips

• Swirl melted chocolate on top

• Add crushed pretzels for salty crunch

• Try almond extract for a twist

There’s no wrong path. Just delicious ones.

What to Serve with No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge?

This fudge is friendly — it pairs with everything.

• Coffee (strong, preferably)

• Vanilla ice cream

• Fresh strawberries

• A salty snack board

• Hot cocoa on cold days

Simple. Cozy. Reliable. Kinda like the fudge itself.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I really need to heat the flour?
Yeah… it’s just safer. And it only takes a minute, so why not?

My fudge didn’t set, what did I do wrong?
Probably nothing major. It might’ve needed more chill time or the white chocolate didn’t fully melt. Happens to the best of us.

Can I double it?
Absolutely — use a 9×13 pan and chill longer.

And that’s everything — messy, comforting, nostalgic No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge wrapped into one big cozy recipe. If you end up making it, let me know how it went. Did you sneak a piece before it chilled? Did someone in your house claim it “wasn’t for them” and then eat three squares?

I’d honestly love to hear your version of the story.

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No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge

No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge made with butter, sugar, flour, white chocolate, and mini chocolate chips. Soft, creamy, egg-free, and easy to prepare for any occasion.

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24 Servings

Ingredients

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• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter softened
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

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Instructions

 

Prepare the Pan

1. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper, extending the parchment up the sides for easy removal. Set aside.

Heat-Treat the Flour

1. Place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating. Allow the flour to cool completely before using.

Chill the Chocolate Chips

1. Place the mini chocolate chips in the freezer and keep them chilled until ready to incorporate. This prevents melting when added to the warm fudge mixture.

Prepare the Cookie Dough Mixture

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the cooled flour and salt, then continue mixing until the dough is fully combined and uniform.

Prepare the Fudge Base

1. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.

Combine Mixtures

1. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture into the cookie dough mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the frozen mini chocolate chips to prevent melting.

Transfer and Chill

1. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.

Slice and Serve

1. Once firm, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

To prepare this No-Bake Cookie Dough Fudge as a gluten-free dessert, substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free flour blend intended for raw or heat-treated use. Ensure the flour is also heat-treated following the same microwave method. Verify that the mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk are processed in gluten-free facilities, as cross-contamination may occur with some brands. All other ingredients—such as butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla—are naturally gluten-free. With these adjustments, the final fudge will maintain its traditional texture and flavor.

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