05/22/2026
Little Debbie fudge rounds were my second favorite growing up. Right behind oatmeal cream pies. 🤎
So naturally I had to learn how to make them from scratch.
Soft, chewy, brownie-like cookies with fluffy chocolate cream in the middle. Honestly better than the originals.
And after seeing the double decker version at the store recently… now I want to remake them all over again with new flavors. 👀
Nespresso buttercream?
Chocolate raspberry?
Tell me what version I should make next. ↓
Homemade Little Debbie Fudge Rounds
What you need
Chocolate cookies
½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp milk
Chocolate cream filling
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the classic finish
~¼ cup milk chocolate, melted
How they’re made
Whisk melted butter and both sugars until smooth. Add egg and vanilla.
Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until almost combined. Add milk and mix until a soft dough forms.
Scoop onto a large parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes. This helps control spread and gives that classic texture.
Flatten slightly using a cup before baking.
Bake at 350°F for about 12 minutes. The centers should still look soft.
Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before moving. I like to pop them in the fridge or freezer to speed this up.
Drizzle melted milk chocolate over the tops and let set.
Beat filling ingredients until light and fluffy, then sandwich between cookies.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Prep + bake time: About 35–40 minutes total.