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Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Recipe (Old Fashioned Fudge)

This classic recipe makes the most soft and delicious old fashioned peanut butter candy in just 15 minutes, with or without a chocolate fudge swirl on top!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 64 pieces
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Fudge –
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Swirl – (Optional)
  • ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons milk

Instructions

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  1. Set out a large and small microwave safe bowl. Set out an 8x8 inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
  2. For the peanut butter fudge, place the peanut butter, salted butter, vanilla extract in salt in the larger bowl. Microwave in one-minute increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and thin. Then stir in the powdered sugar a little at a time to form a smooth fudgy base.
  3. Move the peanut butter fudge mixture to the prepared pan. Press into an even layer. Use a butter knife to cut ridges/gashes in the top of the peanut butter fudge to create a swirly layer with the chocolate fudge.
  4. In the smaller bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in one-minute increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of milk. If the mixture is too thick to spread stir in a second teaspoon of milk.
  5. Pour the mixture over the top of the peanut butter fudge spread and press to work the chocolate fudge down into the crevices of the peanut butter fudge.
  6. Chill for at least 3 hours. Then lift the fudge out of the pan by the edges of the paper. Cut into 1-inch squares and place in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • It’s best to cut the fudge while it is cold. However, the fudgy texture is best at room temperature.
  • It’s best to cut the fudge while it is cold. However, the fudgy texture is best at room temperature.
  • Add coarse sea salt to the tops if desired!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pc Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 67mg (3%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 106IU (2%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 64pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pc
Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 106IU 2%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.