Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

This easy peanut butter fudge is melt-in-your-mouth creamy, made on the stovetop with butter, brown sugar, milk and plenty of peanut butter- no thermometer needed. Follow the gentle simmer and sifted powdered sugar cues, then chill overnight for neat squares and a classic candy-shop bite.

Why This is the Best Peanut Butter Fudge

There are endless reasons why we love this soft fudge, but here are just a few.

• Easy to make. no thermometer – While a lot of candy making requires a candy thermometer, this recipe requires no special equipment and is really easy to make.
• Smooth texture – Using an electric mixture and powdered sugar provides for a smooth and decadent texture.
• Perfect for peanut butter lovers – Full of peanut butter flavor, this no bake dessert can be make any time of year, for special occasions and simple get togethers alike!

Gather This

Homemade Peanut Butter Fudge only has 6 ingredients, 5 if you don’t want chocolate chips, but let’s honest, who doesn’t love chocolate and peanut butter together? A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Peanut butter – I prefer to have a smooth fudge with nuts added on top, so I use creamy peanut butter. If you like a little texture to your homemade fudge, you can also use chunky peanut butter.

Variations

We love this old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe exactly as written. However, there are plenty of ways that you can make it your own.

• Toppings – Instead of plain chocolate chips, you could top this perfect treat with coconut flakes, white chocolate chips, a drizzle of melted chocolate, dark chocolate chips or even small pieces of cookie dough.
• Sweet & Salty– Sometimes I even do chocolate chips and crushed pretzels, channeling my Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites.
• Mix ins – If creamy fudge isn’t your thing, you can choose to add some things in to give it texture. Nuts or chocolate chips would both be great additions.
• Make it festive – If you’d like to to add this creamy peanut butter fudge recipe to your cookie trays for the holiday season, you could certainly dress them up with festive sprinkles.

Tips and Tricks for Perfect Fudge

There are three points during the peanut butter fudge making process that folks get tripped up on.

• Sift the powdered sugar – Sifting the powdered sugar helps to avoid tiny hard bits in the finished fudge.
• Keep the simmer gentle – Overheating can separate the butter, so keeping things on a gentle simmer is best.
• For a thicker slab – Use a smaller pan for thicker fudge slices and for thinner squares, use a 9×9 pan.

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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge is rich, decadent and perfectly creamy. Simple instructions for how to make fudge in just 10 minutes! 

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Refrigeration: 4 hours hrs

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

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Servings: 16

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Equipment

• 8×8 Baking Dish
• Whisk
• Heavy Bottom Saucepan
• Electric Hand Mixer
• Stand Mixer

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar , sifted for lumps
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• Line a 8×8 square baking dish with plastic wrap. Set aside.
• In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat.
• When melted, stir in the 2 cups brown sugar and 1/2 cup whole 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 1 cup peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Pour the peanut butter mixture over the 3 cups 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 the 1/4 cup 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.

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Notes

Adapted from AllRecipes. 

Storage: I like to keep my fudge chilled until ready to serve, rather than at room temperature. Be sure to store in an airtight container. 

Freezing: This easy recipe also freezes really well. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap then store in an airtight container for up to two months.

Nutrition

Calories: 357 kcal, Carbohydrates: 54 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 16 mg, Sodium: 88 mg, Potassium: 151 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 52 g, Vitamin A: 195 IU, Calcium: 43 mg, Iron: 0.5 mg

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

Calories: 357

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy fudge recipe, peanut butter fudge

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