M&M Cookie Dough Fudge (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened.
02 - ½ cup packed brown sugar.
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar.
04 - 2 tbsp milk.
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated for safety).
07 - A pinch of salt.
08 - ½ cup mini M&Ms (for cookie dough layer).
09 - 2 cups white chocolate chips.
10 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk.
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
12 - ½ cup mini M&Ms (for topping).

Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
02 - Add milk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
03 - Gradually add heat-treated flour and a pinch of salt, stirring until a dough forms.
04 - Fold in mini M&Ms and set aside.
05 - In a medium saucepan, combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
06 - Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
07 - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
08 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
09 - Press the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
10 - Pour the warm white chocolate fudge over the cookie dough layer, spreading evenly.
11 - Sprinkle remaining mini M&Ms on top, gently pressing them into the surface while the fudge is still warm.
12 - Let the fudge cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
13 - Once set, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Notes:

01 - This fudge combines creamy white chocolate fudge with a sweet cookie dough base and crunchy M&Ms.
02 - Heat-treating the flour is recommended for safety.
03 - The fudge can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.