Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Description
This recipe combines unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter, melted gently and mixed with vanilla extract and salt for balanced flavor. Folding in sifted confectioners sugar produces a smooth, thick batter that sets into creamy fudge once chilled.
The fudge is spread into a lined pan to set evenly, then cooled in the refrigerator for at least two hours to firm up before cutting. The creamy texture comes from the fat-protein matrix of butter and processed peanut butter, sweetened to a moderate level by the confectioners sugar.
The fudge's rich nutty flavor with a hint of vanilla makes it a straightforward dessert or sweet treat ideal for peanut butter lovers. Its no-bake preparation saves time and equipment, while storage flexibility lets you keep it fresh for days or freeze it for longer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted, 2 sticks
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy, brand Jiff recommended; do not use natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lb confectioners sugar about 3 1/2 cups
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper or foil. Note: you can use a 9x9 pan, or even a loaf pan.
- Using a heavy bottomed saucepan melt the butter and peanut butter together over medium heat. Stir constantly to get the mixture well combined.
- Turn the heat down to low and stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Fold in the sugar with a silicone spatula or spoon. Make sure to get all the sugar incorporated and the fudge nice and smooth. The low heat will help this process.
- When the fudge is smooth transfer to your prepared pan and spread out evenly with an offset spatula.
- Let chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into small squares. If you have lined your pan with parchment paper or foil you can gently lift it out for neater slicing.
- Fudge can be stored at room temperature, or in the refrigerator. It also freezes well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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