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Fudge Puddles (Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups)

written by Ashley Fehr

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5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 36 servings

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Last updated on April 22, 2024

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You may already know how I feel about cutesy recipe titles.

I’m just not really into them.

All I want is for a recipe name to tell me what is actually in the recipe. Maybe I just put more thought into this than I should. Maybe I’m the only one who really cares.

On the other hand though, I’m a somewhat nostalgic person.

When I’m making a recipe from childhood, or one that’s been around a long time, I just feel like names shouldn’t be messed with. Like it’s offensive to the people who have been making these recipes for years.

Anyway. Obviously I put too much thought into titles. I hope you never know how much time it takes me to come up with a title sometimes. It’s embarrassing.

two fudge puddles stacked with a bite taken out of top fudge puddle

We had to say goodbye to my grandma suddenly in November. It was a big shock, and though I’m thankful she didn’t suffer, we all miss her like crazy.

I think the hardest part of having to say goodbye without warning is the regret. I regret not spending enough time with her, or talking to her enough, or not dropping in to see her even though you know she’s lonely. I regret “not having time”.

It’s hard to think that, in just a few hours, you can lose anyone you love and never see it coming. My grandma was lucky and lived a full life. Full of love, and family, and food. But after she was gone I looked at the rest of my family, at my 2 year old daughter, the baby we’re expecting, my husband, and realized that there’s never a guarantee.

So I squeeze my girl a little tighter these days. And try to remember that time can be found if you look hard enough.

fudge puddles on grey plate with chocolate ganache filling

Now, I know you got all excited about the “fudge” part in this recipe and came over and weren’t expecting me to get all emotional. But if you hang in there a little longer, there’s a reason I’m telling you this.

So we were going through my grandma’s things after the funeral, and her grandkids were able to take some things from the house.

My grandma was always one to write in her cookbooks. She’d write the date she tried something, and how it turned out, and sometimes the changes she’d made. I knew that I wanted to have some of her cookbooks to find some new inspiration, and hopefully enjoy some of the same recipes she enjoyed many years earlier.

When I came across this recipe, I had to make it. There were no notes, but I’d heard the name tossed around before, and it just sounded so good.

close up of two fudge puddles stacked with bite out of top cookie cup

The cookie cup is really simple even though it’s made from scratch, and the filling only has 2 ingredients! The chocolate firms up nicely and takes on a truffle-like texture.

And, I mean, chocolate and peanut butter.

These come together much more quickly than you might think considering everything is made from scratch, so there really is no reason not to make them.

Here’s a little video on how to make them!

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Fudge Puddles

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 5 votes
Fudge Puddles: super simple peanut butter cookie shells filled with a decadent chocolate truffle filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Servings 36 servings
Calories 139cal

Ingredients

Cookie cups

  • ½ cup butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter (not natural)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cups flour (all purpose or whole wheat)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Filling

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
  • With an electric mixer, cream together butter, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg until combined.
  • Add flour, baking soda and salt and beat just until combined.
  • Drop about 1 tablespoon of dough into mini muffin pans (or you can use regular pans and just make them twice as big!) — I get roughly 36.
  • Bake for 11-14 minutes until the center is set and not gooey. Remove from the oven and use a small, round object to make an indent in the center while still warm (I used the back of a 1 tbsp cookie scoop, and it worked wonderfully!).
  • Let cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips and condensed milk over medium-low heat and stir until melted and smooth (you can also do this on high in the microwave in 30 second intervals).
  • Spoon the fudge mixture into the cookie cups or use a piping bag to fill. Chill for 30 minutes to set before serving.
  • These store perfectly at room temperature for a couple days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Recipe from my Grandma’s church cookbook, 2000.
 
Ingredients and Substitutions:
Butter: I have swapped the butter for non-dairy (hard) margarine with no issues. To make them dairy free, you’d need to find a dairy free fudge recipe to fill the cookie cups.
Flour: I often make these with 100% whole wheat flour and it works perfectly! No one even knows 😉
Chocolate chips: you can use any variety of chips for this recipe, or about 250 grams chopped chocolate. 
 
Storage:
Store at room temperature for a few days or freeze for several months. 
To serve after freezing, simply let thaw at room temperature uncovered for one hour.
 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 139cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords cookie cups, fudge puddles

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  1. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says

    These look and sound amazing, plus I love how simple they are to make as well! What a wonderful way to also remember your grandmom a little bit. I lost my grandmother this summer so I can understand how you feel about the regrets and time.

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  5. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    I’m so sorry about your grandmother! But how wonderful that you can keep her memory alive with fabulous recipes like this one. These cookies sound so delicious and just perfect for the holidays. Hugs to you and your family!

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  13. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    I am so sorry to head about your grandma Ashley. I lost my grandma quickly too and it was very unexpected. How wonderful that you are cooking from her cookbooks. And I agree 100% to keep the title. You just can’t mess with the old stuff. These look delicious and perfect for a holiday party!!

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  14. lisa says

    I do not have instagram … but I did the rest … haha oh well … my phone does not have internet … 🙂
    Still happy to have found the cool people on pinterest …

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  16. Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says

    I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother! She sounded really special – I love that she made notes in her cookbooks. I should do that more. I always mean to, but never do it! I don’t necessarily like cute titles either because they’re not explanatory, but THESE… Fudge Puddles! That’s adorable! They look so divine. A truffle-like center in a cookie crust. Heavenly!

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    • Ashley says

      They are kind of incredible Sarah! And thanks, Sarah! She was a really special lady. I’m grateful to have some things to remember her by!

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  17. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    I’m so sorry for your loss, Ashley! Sounds like your Grandma was a wonderful person and how special that you were able to keep her cookbook. My Grandma was the best cook that I’ve ever known, so I know how important recipes can be. These fudge cups look delicious! I love how easy these are to whip up. So perfect for Christmas!

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  18. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    That’s so cool that this recipe came from your grandmother’s cookbook! Grandmas recipes are always the best, no doubt. I’m positive she would definitely be proud of these stunner cookies!
    I’m drooling over that fudgy chocolate filling! Pinned. 🙂

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    • Ashley says

      Yes, Sarah! I have one that she made for us, and this recipe is from the cookbook her church put together some time ago. It’s nice to be able to look through it and make some of the same things she enjoyed! Though I’m not sure if she made these before, I couldn’t resist — they’re so easy!

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  20. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    You are indeed right “time can be found if you look hard enough”! I lost my dad this year – even though it was expected, I still feel I didn’t spend enough time or do enough -but I hope my dad as well as your grandma understand and know they will see us again one day.
    Thanks or sharing this recipe from your grandma’s cookbook – these sure are a fun and deish looking addition to the Christmas Cookie collection!

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    • Ashley says

      Thanks Shashi! It is such a hard lesson to learn — I find that I often forget it, even so soon after a loss in the family. Thankfully, with baby coming I’ve had to slow down a bit and I am able to find a little more time than I had before!

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