Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Fudge is a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth treat made with just a few pantry staples. It’s quick to prepare, rich in peanut butter flavor, and perfect for holidays, gifts, or a nostalgic sweet fix.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
2 cups packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with foil or parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in the milk and brown sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a full boil and let it bubble for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool slightly for 5–10 minutes, then beat in the sifted confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Press the fudge into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Once set, lift the fudge out, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Use chocolate chips or chopped nuts for texture.
- Crunchy peanut butter adds a nutty bite.
- Marshmallow fluff or melted chocolate can be swirled in before chilling.
- Store at room temperature for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen fudge in the fridge to retain texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
