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Baking + Sweet, Bars & Brownies, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks + Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian · February 1, 2021

5-Ingredient Fudge Bites

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Finished Fudge Bites

You all know I love edible cookie dough. But these Fudge Bites are just next-level good. They’re simple, fudgy, delicious and taste almost exactly like a chunk of German chocolate cookie dough. There’s so much to love about these Fudge Bites, and they’re great to have on hand as a quick, sweet snack.

Wet and dry ingredients in bowl

Table of contents

  • The three simple steps for this recipe
  • What is Dutch process cocoa powder?
  • FAQ
  • Looking for similar recipes?

The three simple steps for this recipe

The whole recipe takes about five minutes to make, and all you have to do is pour, mix and shape. They taste like tiny brownies, plus the almond flour keeps you full for hours! I love that it uses maple syrup, but you get almost none of that overly-sweet maple taste.

Wet and dry ingredients mixed together

What is Dutch process cocoa powder?

The secret to this recipe is the Dutch process cocoa powder – don’t skimp on it!

Dutch process cocoa powder is cocoa that has been alkalized to reduce its natural acidity. This type of cocoa powder is used in baking when chocolate is the main component of a dessert. It’s dark, flavorful, and chocolatey and the star of the show in this recipe.

FAQ

Can I double this recipe?

Of course! To make eight balls of fudge, double every ingredient. To make 16 balls of fudge, triple every ingredient.

Do I have to use Dutch process cocoa powder?

No, but these Fudge Bites won’t come out nearly as rich and flavorful. Natural cocoa powder is sharp and will add an acidic edge to the fudge. It doesn’t compare to the smooth profile of the Dutch process cocoa powder!

How should I store these Fudge Bites?

They will last 5-7 days in an air-tight container in the fridge, but will keep for up to six months in the freezer!

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Finished Fudge Bite

And that’s it for these Fudge Bites!

If you make it, please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! It’s my favorite thing to scroll through stories and see what you all are making.

And of course feel free to leave any questions, comments or reviews! This is the best place to reach me, and I’d love to hear from you.

5-Ingredient Salted Chocolate Fudge Balls

5 from 1 vote
This Five-Ingredient Fudge Bite recipe is gluten free, vegan, good for you and amazing decadent tasting. Plus it's a small batch recipe, so it makes 4 balls for a quick dessert to share!
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Prep Time:5 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: chocolate, cookie dough, fudge, gluten free, vegan
Servings: 4 balls

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup almond flour packed
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp neutral oil
  • 1 Pinch of table salt
  • 1 Pinch of flakey salt for topping

Instructions

  • Mix together all ingredients besides the flakey salt in a small bowl.
  • Roll into 4-5 equal sized balls.
  • Top with flakey salt and eat!

Posted In: Baking + Sweet, Bars & Brownies, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks + Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  1. anna says

    February 21, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    Omg, I made these 3 times last week 🙂 So simple to make and soo delicious… absolutely in love with this recipe

    • Justine says

      February 21, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      I’m so glad you like it!! Tbh it’s one of my favs too

  2. Courtney says

    February 21, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    I make this weekly! Such a good and simple recipe!

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