Peanut Butter Fudge

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    48 pieces

  • Calories

    96 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Peanut Butter Fudge

Discover the delights of homemade fudge with this Peanut Butter Fudge recipe! It is rich, creamy, and surprisingly simple to make. Just one bite and you’ll see why it is an all-time favorite!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (250g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226g)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted (360g)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter and line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter and unsalted butter, then place over medium heat. and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and no lumps of sugar remain. (If desired, also add ¼ teaspoon of salt.)
  4. Pour the fudge into the prepared baking dish and spread it out with a spatula. Let cool at room temperature for several hours or refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  5. Once cooled, remove the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper to lift it out, then cut it into 1-inch squares. The fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Prevent grainy fudge. Measure the powdered sugar accurately using a food scale for the smoothest fudge. Otherwise, overmeasuring it can result in grainy or hard texture.
  • Cut smooth squares. If desired, trim off the rough edges after removing the slab of fudge from the pan. Enjoy these scraps as a delicious treat or save them for later; the kids will love them, too! I also recommend using a warm knife and wiping it clean between cuts for those laser-sharp, professional-quality edges.
  • Optional: Speed up the chilling process. It should take a few hours at room temperature for the fudge to set and firm up. To speed up this process, just move the pan to the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  • Optional Variations. If desired, add a salty dimension to the fudge by stirring ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt in with the vanilla and powdered sugar, or sprinkle the pan of warm fudge with flaky sea salt before it sets. To make chocolate chip peanut butter fudge, gently fold in ½ cup of cold chocolate chips into the fudge right before spreading into the pan or press the chocolate chips on top before cooling.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 24mg (1%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 118IU (2%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 118IU 2%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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

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