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Hot Fudge Sundae Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 15 cookies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Hot Fudge Sundae Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of a classic hot fudge sundae in a cookie form. Rich chocolate cookies topped with creamy frosting, hot fudge, sprinkles, and a cherry on top!


Ingredients

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Cookies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 3 cups confectioners sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

To Decorate

  • 1 cup hot fudge
  • 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
  • 15 maraschino cherries, patted dry

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugars, add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients.
  2. Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake until set.
  3. Make Frosting: Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.
  4. Decorate: Frost cookies, drizzle with hot fudge, add sprinkles, and top with a cherry.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings with nuts, crushed cookies, or other favorite sundae toppings.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 75 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg