Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

Original Recipe : http://www.pink-parsley.com/2011/12/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-fudge.html

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 c. sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1 Tbs corn syrup
• 3/4 tsp  kosher salt
• 2 Tbs unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Spray an 8x8 inch  baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the sugars, cream, milk, corn syrup and salt.  Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 242 degrees (ie the soft-ball stage).  Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla, and flour.
3. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch casserole dish, and allow to cool until it reaches 110 degrees, 10 to 20 minutes.
4. Use a large spoon to scrape the mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.  Beat at medium speed until the fudge thickens and holds its shape, 3 to 5 minutes.  Transfer the fudge to the prepared 8x8 inch dish and smooth the top with a spatula.  Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top, pressing them lightly into the fudge.
5. Allow to set at least 2 hours.  If it's not setting up, cover and refrigerate for a few hours.  Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.