Rich chocolate cookies with a soft, fudgy center that melts in your mouth. These are perfect for chocolate lovers and make a delightful treat for any occasion.
20 min prep
12 min cook
24 servings
280 kcal/serving
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the fudge filling: In a small saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Let cool slightly, then stir in walnuts if using. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of the fudge mixture.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Tips
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips in the fudge filling.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
If the fudge filling becomes too thick, microwave for a few seconds to soften.