Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
This 5-ingredient, homemade confection is super creamy and indulgent, and is perfect for sharing during the holidays--or anytime you're craving a rich, peanut butter-y, sweet and salty treat.
Equipment
- 8x8 or 9x9 square pan (lined with foil or parchment paper)
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- medium mixing bowl
- large mixing bowl (microwave-safe)
- flour sifter
- silicone scraping spatula or sturdy mixing spoon
- silicone spreading spatula
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Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter I use Jif
- 2 sticks (1 c) salted butter I like sweet cream salted butter for fudge recipes
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt I prefer sea salt because it's less granular than table salt
- 4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar lightly spoon into measuring cup and level after the sugar has been sifted
Instructions
- Melt the peanut butter and butter in a large microwave safe bowl until smooth; stir.
- Add vanilla and salt; mix.
- Pour in sifted confectioner's sugar; mix until thoroughly blended.
- Spread mixture into prepared pan; spread to edges and smooth the top with a spreading spatula.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 hours; slice into 64 squares.
Notes
Lining your pan with foil or parchment paper makes for much easier removal once the fudge is set. Use the paper or foil to lift the fudge out of the pan before slicing.
This fudge recipe should be stored in an airtight container; keep refrigerated for up to 7 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Refer to above post for storing tips.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 49mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 88IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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