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by Kara Cook 12 Comments
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge . . . this simple fudge is the perfect treat for any peanut butter lover. It’s perfect for gift giving!
I am by no means a candy making expert, but this fudge turned out perfectly the very first time I made it. So don’t be afraid to try homemade fudge!
This will be hard for some of you to believe, but I have never made fudge before. I adore chocolate, but fudge is not my favorite treat, so I’ve just never tried.
My mom, on the other hand, loves fudge. So when she was down last week, we made fudge. We debated between pumpkin pie, eggnog, and peanut butter fudge. This recipe won out because I thought it would be a little less sweet, and because it looked the easiest. (We were tired, OK.)
It was very simple, rich, and yummy. If you like peanut butter, you should try this. If you wrap it up tightly and store it in an airtight container, it will last a few days. (Probably longer, but ours was totally eaten up by then.)
We like this fudge best with chunky peanut butter, because it’s nice having a bit of crunch in every creamy bite. But you can use creamy if you prefer. Either way it is melt in your mouth delicious!
Love peanut butter? Here are a few more recipes you should try:
- Rice Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
- Peanut Butter Waffles
- Peanut Butter Scones
- Peanut Butter Sauce
MORE CANDY RECIPES:
- Butter Mints
- Turtle Candy
- Saltine Toffee
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
- Microwave Caramels
- Brigadeiro
EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
Yield: about 5 dozen
Peanut Butter Fudge
This rich and creamy fudge is a perfect treat for peanut butter lovers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup finely chopped salted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare an 8" pan by lining with foil and coating with butter. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan. Add brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for exactly 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla.
- Measure powdered sugar into a large bowl and pour hot mixture over the top. Beat till smooth. Stir in chopped peanuts if desired.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan. Chill till set. Cut into small squares.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
64Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 79Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 11gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 1g
(original photo -post updated 2/2018)
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Deborah McmannisI love this recipe, came out perfect, friends are asking me to make it for them and their family’s. Do get your electric hand mixer out to finish the powder sugar in the end, makes it really smooth.
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See AlsoSoft Maple Sugar Cookies Recipe- Kara Cook
So glad it was a hit with your friends! And yes, a hand mixer does make it much easier to get it smooth. 🙂
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- Deborah Mcmannis
I love this recipe, came out perfect and friends are asking me to make it for them and their family’s. Do get your electric hand mixer out to finish the powder sugar in the end, makes it really smooth.
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- Beth
Love this fudge! It’s very creamy and I’m just afraid that it will melt if not kept in the refrigerator at all times. Can I freeze this? I want to give it as gifts but I’m afraid it would stay out of the refrigerator too long and melt. Thank you!
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- Kara Cook
I haven’t tried freezing it, but I think that should work just fine!
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- Doena Kelland
How rude. I love dry fudge. 😝
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- Mary Byrne
I just added 3 Tbsp milk and it was perfect and delish 🤗🎄🧑🎄
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- Kara Cook
Thanks for sharing your changes, glad it worked out for you! 🙂
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- Octavia
Love this recipe, it’s so yummy!
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- Anonymous
I’m in CO and found only 2 1/4 cups of powdered sugar was neccessary to prevent over drying…
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- Kara
Thanks for the tip! I guess maybe the amount of powdered sugar needed depends on climate, altitude, etc? That’s why I don’t make fudge very often. LOL!
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- Anonymous
Recipe is wrong …..way too dry!
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