5 from 24 votes
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut Butter Fudge combines creamy peanut butter with brown sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla, sweetened with powdered sugar to form a rich, smooth confection. The fudge sets firmly after refrigeration, offering a dense, sweet treat with the distinctive flavor and smooth texture of classic peanut butter sweets.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1 cup peanut butter not natural, creamy
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Wipe down a piece of foil with the wrapper of the stick of butter, then line an 8x8 pan with it.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then whisk in the brown sugar and milk and bring to a boil (start timing when you see small bubbles) for 2 minutes whisking constantly.
- Turn off the heat, whisk in the peanut butter and vanilla, then move the mixture to your stand mixer and beat in the powdered sugar before pressing it into the greased aluminum lined pan and refrigerate until set, about 3-4 hours.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.