My easy peanut butter fudge is truly the best fudge recipe! It is smooth, creamy, and reminiscent of the fudge your grandma made.
Speaking of vintage dessert recipes, try my brownie cookies and lunch Lady brownies. You may even LOVE my M&M cookies!
The best part about this old-fashioned fudge recipe is that you can have a delicious batch of fudge in a snap, using only a few ingredients.
It’s true that good things come in small packages. In this case, you can whip-up some amazing fudge using just a short list of ingredients.
I found this recipe on a small slip of paper, tucked into an old cookbook that I found at a thrift store, and I’ve been using it ever since.
If you love peanut butter, you’re going to fall IN LOVE with this easy peanut butter fudge!
Grab two cups of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 3/4 cup of your favorite creamy peanut butter.
Next, in a medium pan, stir together the sugar and the milk. Over medium-low heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 ½ minutes, stirring continuously to prevent sticking. Finally, remove from the heat, stir in the peanut butter and the vanilla until smooth. Pour peanut butter fudge into your prepared pan and allow it to cool.
It is extremely addictive! When I make this dessert, it’s hard to keep my husband and kids from eating all of it in the first day.
It’s the perfect peanut butter dessert for that one person in your life who absolutely lives for peanut butter!
If you decide to give my easy peanut butter fudge recipe a try, I hope you’ll let me know how much you loved it (because I just know that you will love it,) in the comments below!
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- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and milk. …
- Remove the pot from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla. …
- Place confectioners’ sugar in a large mixing bowl. …
- Pour peanut butter mixture into an 8×8-inch dish. …
- Chill until firm before slicing, about 1 hour. …
- Enjoy!
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Creamy old-fashioned peanut butter fudge is easy to make. You only need a few ingredients!
Prep: 5min
Total: 1h10min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Saturated Fat 1 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 40 grams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 3 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup peanut butter
Instruction:
- Lightly spray a 8×8 dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium pan stir together the sugar and the milk. Over medium-low heat, bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 ½ minutes, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the peanut butter and the vanilla until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared pan and allow to cool completely.
Peanut Butter Fudge
FAQ
What is the secret to perfect fudge?
- Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. …
- Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. …
- Beat Thoroughly.
How do you make Paula Deen peanut butter fudge?
- 1/2 lb sliced easy-melt cheese.
- 1 cup butter.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 1 cup chopped nuts.
- 2 (16 oz) boxes confectioner’s sugar.
What causes peanut butter fudge not to harden?
How long does homemade peanut butter fudge last?
