Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
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4.6
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by simmering butter, brown sugar, and milk to create a sweetened base, then stirring in peanut butter and vanilla for flavor and creaminess. This hot mixture is beaten into sifted powdered sugar to form a thick, smooth dough-like fudge batter. Chilling solidifies the texture.
The fudge is finished by pressing mini chocolate chips into the top before covering, adding texture and visual interest. It is best kept refrigerated until served, ensuring it holds its shape and texture. The fudge forms rich, sweet, peanut butter squares ideal for dessert or gifting.
Using an electric mixer smooths the mixture thoroughly and helps avoid lumps. The recipe cautions against overheating during simmering to prevent separation for a smooth final product.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar , sifted for lumps
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 8x8 square baking dish with plastic wrap. Set aside.
- In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat.
- When melted, stir in the brown sugar and milk, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer. When you start to see bubbles, time about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Mixture should be smooth. Do not overheat, it will seperate.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. You will get the best results using an electric mixer versus hand mixing and pre-sifting your powdered sugar.
- Mix until smooth, approximately 4 minutes.
- Pour into the prepared square baking dish. Pat mini chocolate chips into the top of half of the fudge.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, approximately 8 hours.
- Cut and serve. I prefer to keep my fudge chilled until ready to serve.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us now how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Use an electric mixer to blend the fudge mixture thoroughly for a smooth texture.
- Do not overheat the sugar and butter mixture during simmering to prevent separation.
- Chill fudge in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours until firm before cutting.
- Mini chocolate chips pressed on top add texture and visual appeal but are optional.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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