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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
4.1 from 63 votes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge combines cocoa, sugar, evaporated milk, and peanut butter into a rich, smooth confection. The cooking process requires precise temperature control to reach soft ball stage, then vigorous beating produces a thick, glossy texture. The fudge offers a dense, creamy bite with the contrast of chocolate and peanut flavors, ideal for a homemade sweet treat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 64 pieces
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup evaporated milk from a can
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • ½ cup butter divided, unsalted
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Butter an 8-inch square pan and line with parchment paper, using enough so that there is some overhang on the edges.
  2. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, evaporated milk and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and stir until the butter melts. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then cover and boil for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 234 degrees F on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage). Remove from the heat and, without stirring, add the remaining butter, peanut butter and vanilla. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Using a wooden spoon, beat the fudge vigorously until it thickens and begins to lose its gloss (can take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes). You can also transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer) and beat it on medium speed, being careful to only mix until it thickens and loses its gloss. Do not overmix.
  6. Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Allow the fudge to come to room temperature, then cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill it until set. Lift the fudge out of the pan and cut into 1-inch squares. The fudge can be stored in an airtight container at cool room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Nutritional values provided apply to a single piece of fudge, which helps in portion control.

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 64 pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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