Fudge-Stuffed Cookies

Fudge-stuffed cookies are a rich, indulgent dessert featuring a soft, chewy cookie dough shell—typically made with flour, butter, sugar, and chocolate chips—wrapped around a gooey, molten chocolate fudge center. This treat is a popular homemade and bakery creation in the United States, often enjoyed as a decadent snack or dessert.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are high in carbohydrates and fat, with a significant amount of sugar and calories, providing quick energy but limited essential nutrients. A single serving (one cookie) typically ranges from 250 to 400 calories, depending on size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Vitamin A	20 mcg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg

Per 1 cookie (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, fudge-stuffed cookies represent a modern twist on classic American baking, blending the comfort of chocolate chip cookies with the luxury of fudge. Nutritionally, they highlight the appeal of texture contrast—crisp or chewy exterior versus a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth center—which enhances sensory satisfaction.