Italian Fudge-Filled Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Fudge-Filled Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (1-pound) bag chocolate chips; 2 cups chopped walnuts; 2 cups sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted; 1 teaspoon butter; Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (1-pound) bag chocolate chips
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon butter
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
For the dough: in a mixer, beat together the shortening and brown sugar.
3
Add the milk and the egg, and beat until combined.
4
Add the salt, baking powder, vanilla and flour.
5
Mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
6
Remove dough from bowl, cut in half.
7
Roll each half of dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper.
8
Peel waxed paper off the bottom of 1 of the layers and place it in a greased 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
9
Press dough with hands into the corners of the pan, trimming any pieces that come over the sides.
10
Peel off the waxed paper from the other side.
11
Meanwhile, stir all the filling ingredients together.
12
Evenly pour fudge filling on top of first layer in pan.
13
Remove waxed paper from 1 side of top dough layer and place that side over filling.
14
Then remove waxed paper from the top side.
15
Bake until top is brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.
16
Let cool on a rack for 4 to 5 hours or even overnight.
17
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into serving pieces

1475

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Italian Fudge-Filled Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Fudge-Filled Cookies

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