Easy, Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

I decided to move this easy peanut butter fudge recipe forward since it’s so popular over the holidays. It’s easy, creamy and ridiculously good. Hope you enjoy it, too. 

Peanut Butter Fudge

I remember my mom and grandma working feverishly in their kitchens around the holidays. Mom was always whipping up batches of her famous peanut brittle, making it look so effortless. While I have the recipe, I have yet to master it. What I wouldn’t do for an hour in the kitchen with her to watch her at work and learn from her. I’m sure she had some trick up her sleeve. I do know that she was very particular about the spatula she used.

And Grandma, well, she made peanut brittle as well, but she didn’t stop there. Each year she would make an array of candies and fudge. Her divinity was divine! Beyond the sweets themselves, I loved that they were sharing something that they loved, made with the heart for those they loved. I don’t seem to have near the energy they did, but I like to do the same when I can.

I whipped up a batch of my favorite easy, creamy peanut butter fudge with a few staple ingredients after my friend Jamey texted asking me if I had any fudge recipes I loved. Of course, I couldn’t just send it to her, once it was on my mind I had to have it.

This peanut butter fudge recipe takes just 10 minutes, 6 staple ingredients and a little patience for it to solidify before you enjoy – that’s the most difficult part for me! Waiting! I will warn you, have a plan in mind to share before you get started, it’s seriously addictive.

I love this recipe because unlike my mom’s peanut brittle, it’s foolproof. There’s no thermometer or secret to getting a great batch, every time.

How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge:

Melt the butter, add brown sugar and milk, stir and watch as it comes to a boil.

Here you’ll see a beautiful rolling boil – that’s what it should look like when you remove it from heat and pour over powdered sugar.

I cover the fudge with parchment paper just after I pour it and use my hand to smooth it.

What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Use to Make Peanut Butter Fudge:

Use your favorite creamy peanut butter, but do not use natural, unfortunately the consistency doesn’t allow the fudge to solidify.

How to Store Peanut Butter Fudge:

As always, fudge is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store it at room temperature in an airtight container to keep this fudge fresh for over a month.

You can freeze peanut butter fudge wrapped in wax paper and sealed in a ziplock bag inside an airtight container for up to 6 months. This will eliminate any risk of absorbing odor from your freezer. To thaw, simply remove the fudge from your freezer and bring it to room temperature before opening.

Did you know that you can also make fudge in a Crock-Pot®? Get the easy vanilla fudge recipe here. Okay, now back to my delicious peanut butter fudge…

If you prefer, you can watch the video below to learn how to make Peanut Butter Fudge:

The Best Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe:

Easy, Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

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Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 c butter
• 2 c brown sugar
• 1/2 c whole milk {1/2 and 1/2 is also great}
• 1 c peanut butter
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 c powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring it to a boil. Allow mixture to boil for 2 minutes untouched. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peanut butter.
3. Add powdered sugar to a mixing bowl/mixer. Pour hot mixture over powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
4. Pour into greased 8x8 pan and refrigerate until solid. Cut into squares and share!

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{Originally published December 10, 2015}