Fudge is probably one of the easiest homemade candies to make and this peanut butter fudge is perfect for this coming season. My uncle used to make fudge that would be at my grandmother’s house when we all gathered for the holidays when I was a kid. It was delicious! I also think peanut butter fudge makes a great gift for neighbors or coworkers anytime, but especially around the holiday season.
If you love fudge or the filling of these peanut butter bars, you will probably love this recipe. Plus, it’s SO easy to make with just four ingredients.
Related: More homemade candy recipes = peanut brittle, puppy chow, and Oreo cake pops.
Ingredients
- Butter – I use unsalted
- Peanut butter – creamy
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar – also called Confectioner’s sugar
I usually sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top as well, but this is optional.
Directions
In a large pot, melt the butter and peanut butter together, stirring so they incorporate well. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract. Take care as you do, when you add extract to a hot liquid it can boil up and spit at you. Then stir in the powdered sugar until a thick paste forms.
Cover an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Press the fudge into an even layer in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with sea salt if using. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Slice and serve!
Tips for Making
- I like fudge to be firm enough that it holds it shape well as you cut it, but still chewy when you bite into it. If you like your fudge on the softer side, you can reduce the powdered sugar to 4 cups.
- This homemade fudge will only take about an hour to set in the refrigerator, but I often make this the night before and just let it sit in the refrigerator overnight before cutting.
- While peanut butter fudge does not have to be refrigerated for storage, it will keep longer this way. Also, keep in mind the butter can melt if the fudge gets too warm.
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easy peanut butter fudge made with only 4 ingredients
Instructions
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In a large pot, melt the butter and peanut butter together, stirring so they incorporate well. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat.
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Stir in the vanilla extract. Take care as you do, because when you add extract to a hot liquid it can boil up and spit at you.
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Then stir in the powdered sugar until a thick paste forms.
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Cover an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
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Press the fudge into an even layer in the prepared pan.
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Sprinkle with sea salt if using.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Slice and serve!
Notes
This homemade fudge will only take about an hour to set in the refrigerator, but I often make this the night before and just let it sit in the refrigerator overnight before cutting.
While peanut butter fudge does not have to be refrigerated for storage, it will keep longer this way. Also, keep in mind the butter can melt if the fudge gets too warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Fudge
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% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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