Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
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4.8
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe starts by melting unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until smooth and combined. Adding vanilla extract and a pinch of salt balances the sweetness and enhances depth of flavor. Sifted powdered sugar is stirred in until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, creating the base for the fudge.
The fudge mixture is poured into a buttered or parchment-lined pan, then refrigerated until fully set—at least one hour. The result is a firm confection with a creamy, slightly crumbly texture and a dominant peanut butter taste, ideal for cutting into bite-sized squares.
This fudge can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for about a week or refrigerated for up to one month to maintain freshness. The notes provide an alternative method of melting the butter and peanut butter using a microwave instead of stovetop, and suggest using a different pan size with a note on thickness.
The fudge can also be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for longer storage up to three months.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups butter unsalted
- 1¼ cups peanut butter creamy
- Pinch salt
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4½ cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Butter an 8-inch non-stick baking dish (or line with buttered parchment paper) and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter and peanut butter until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat.
- Add the salt and vanilla extract, then stir in the powdered sugar until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the fudge and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve. Fudge can be stored at cool room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
- The butter and peanut butter can be melted together in a microwave using 2-minute intervals, stirring between each session.
- If using a 9-inch pan instead of 8-inch, the fudge will be thinner but still set properly.
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, refrigerate up to 1 month, or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 64pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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