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This quick and simple dessert( Peanut Butter Fudge) will quickly become a favorite among the family!
An Easy Recipe for Fudge
Making this wonderful, creamy delicacy from scratch only requires a few simple items that you probably already have on hand. Add micro Reese’s cups and drizzle chocolate over top to make this peanut butter fudge recipe to the next level!
Ingredients
The flavor and foundation of this recipe are peanut butter. This recipe doesn’t work as well with natural peanut butter (the kind that separates as it sits in the pantry).
Both smooth and chunky peanut butter is acceptable. Use unsalted butter and season it with a little salt.
In this recipe, we use powdered sugar instead of regular sugar since we find that it blends in better and produces smoother fudge.
Although Mini Peanut Butter Cups work exceptionally well in this recipe, you may substitute any other peanut butter treat. Use the pieces of a larger PB cup if you don’t have small cups.
Although optional, a chocolate chip drizzle adds flavor and beauty to the fudge.
Make Peanut Butter Fudge at Home
I advise measuring the ingredients out before beginning because this dish comes together quickly and simply. After that, everything goes smoothly!
- Cook butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan until well combined.
- After removing from the heat, whisk in the powdered sugar (per the recipe below).
- To the prepared baking dish, add the fudge. Add desired toppings and spread evenly.
Slice the mini Reese’s cups into thirds, place them on top of the fudge, and then drizzle molten chocolate over everything for optimal results. After that, chill until set.
Topping Options
Even while this simple fudge recipe is fantastic on its own, you may experiment with different toppings to make it unique. Listed below are some of our preferred icings for peanut butter fudge.
- Pretzels and salty sea air
- Peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and pecans are all crunchy.
- Sweet foods include chocolate chip cookies, toffee bits, marshmallows, and melting chocolate (you can add a thin layer to the top or add swirls in the actual fudge).
Keeping Fudge with Peanut Butter
Make enough of this simple, creamy peanut fudge because it can be frozen or refrigerated.
- It can be kept for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. For the freshest flavor, make sure to store it in an airtight container or zippered bag.
- Even better, it will remain fresh in the freezer for two to three months! Ideal to have on hand when throwing parties or making holiday plans! Simply prepare ahead of time and place in the freezer in a zip-top freezer bag or airtight container.
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Peanut Butter Fudge
The whole family will adore this simple homemade peanut butter fudge recipe!
ten minutes to prepare
zero minutes for cooking pause for 30 minutes forty minutes in total serves: fifteen |
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar sifted
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips melted, optional
Instructions
- Line an 8″x8″ square baking dish with parchment paper and put it aside to prepare.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Cook while continuously stirring until it’s smooth.
- With a spatula, remove from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar.
- After uniformly distributing the fudge on the baking sheet, add the chosen toppings. Sprinkle the fudge with melted chocolate and place it in the fridge to solidify.
Notes
- The mini Reese’s cups were divided into three pieces, put to the fudge, and then drizzled with melted chocolate.
- For up to two weeks, keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- For two to three months in the freezer, the fudge will remain fresh. In an airtight container or freezer bag, store it in the freezer.
Nutrition information
Calories: 240 | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg