Peanut Butter Fudge - Two Peas & Their Pod

I love making homemade fudge, especially during the holidays. Fudge is the perfect little treat for holiday parties and also makes a great gift for friends and family.

This Easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe is my FAVORITE fudge because I LOVE peanut butter. You might have noticed…peanut butter cookies, peanut butter blossoms, puppy chow, scotcheroos, etc. There isn’t a peanut butter treat that I don’t like, ha!

But this peanut butter fudge is the ultimate peanut butter treat. It is creamy, smooth, rich, and full of peanut butter flavor. A little piece will cure all of your peanut butter cravings! Ok, you might have to have two pieces because it is SO good:)

I also love this recipe because it is SO easy, you only need 4 ingredients. You don’t need a candy thermometer or any special equipment. It’s a foolproof fudge recipe, it turns out perfect every single time!

Peanut butter lover’s will go crazy for this fudge!

4-Ingredients

• Peanut Butter– I recommend using a traditional creamy peanut butter like Skippy or Jif.
• Salted Butter– I use salted butter in this recipe so I don’t have to add salt. If you want to use unsalted butter, add a little bit of salt.
• Confectioner’s sugar– I sift the sugar so the fudge is nice and smooth. I recommend using confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar) instead of granulated sugar because it melts right into the fudge and creates a super smooth and sweet fudge. Granulated sugar doesn’t dissolve as well and can make the fudge gritty in texture.
• Vanilla Extract– use pure vanilla extract for the best vanilla flavor.
• Flaky sea salt– the salt is optional, but I love adding a little sprinkle at the end! Sweet and salty is my favorite!

How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge

• Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Set the pan aside.
• Place the peanut butter and butter in a large microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 1 more minute. Stir until mixture is smooth and creamy.

• Add the confectioner’s sugar, a little at a time, and stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. The mixture will be thick.

• Press the mixture into the prepared pan and spread with a spatula until even and smooth. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if using.
• Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for 4 hours or until fudge is firm.
• When the fudge is set up, use the parchment paper to lift the fudge out of the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into small squares and serve.

Variations

Plain peanut butter fudge is perfection, but if you want to mix things up, here are a few ideas.

• Stir in chopped up peanuts for a nutty crunch!
• Top the fudge with chopped up peanut butter cups. Press them into the top so they stick!
• Add chopped up Oreos to the fudge. Peanut butter and Oreos are a great combo.
• Stir in mini marshmallows for a fluffernutter inspired fudge!
• Drizzle the fudge with melted chocolate.

How to Store and Freeze Fudge

Store in Fridge: Store the fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can eat it cold or let it come to room temperature before serving.

How to Freeze: You can also freeze the fudge. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or freezer container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator before serving.

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