Description
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy peanut butter fudge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 16 oz brown sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 1 cup butter (unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square dish with foil or parchment paper, so the dish has handles on the sides so the peanut butter fudge can be easily removed.
- Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium pot over medium heat, stir, and melt, add the peanut butter, stir, and bring to a boil, making sure to stir to combine.
- Bring to a steady boil and then remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla and then the powdered sugar one cup at a time.
- Once thoroughly combined, transfer to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
- Set aside to cool and set for about an hour.
- When ready, remove from the baking sheet and cut into squares.
Notes
- Stir continuously while boiling to ensure even cooking.
- Store fudge in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg