Here’s a simple, creamy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe 🥜🍫—perfect for a quick sweet treat.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients (Makes about 16 squares)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare pan
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cook sugar mixture
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches 234–240°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer (or until a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft ball).
- Add peanut butter & vanilla
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Beat mixture vigorously for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and creamy.
- Pour & set
- Pour fudge into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Let cool at room temperature for 2–3 hours until firm.
- Cut & serve
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Tips
- For extra texture, stir in chopped peanuts or chocolate chips.
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For faster setting, chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes.
If you want, I can also give a microwave version that’s ready in under 10 minutes and still creamy and rich.
Do you want me to share that version?
