Peanut butter fudge is a delectable treat that combines the sweet, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the rich, creamy texture of fudge. This classic confection is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, and it makes a wonderful gift for friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create your own delicious batch of peanut butter fudge at home.
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EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
This is the best recipe for creamy and delicious peanut butter fudge I have ever used. It is great for sharing at work.
Provided by ANGIEH
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Peanut Butter
Time 1h20m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth; pour into an 8x8 inch dish. Chill until firm and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 114.8 mg, Sugar 58 g
EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE EVER!
Have creamy, delicious peanut butter fudge in under 10 minutes with this no-fail recipe! *WARNING* You MUST use exactly the measurements specified below, or this fudge will not set correctly.
Provided by Wildflower5656
Categories Candy
Time 2h10m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a saucepan, slowly bring the milk and sugar to a boil over medium low heat.
- Boil for exactly 2 and a half minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth.
- Pour into greased 8" x 8" pan, and let cool before cutting. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
This is such an easy and fun recipe to make.
Provided by Jean
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Peanut Butter
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter one 9x9 inch pan.
- Combine the sugar, evaporated milk and cocoa in saucepan. Stir over high heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Lower heat to medium and continue cooking to a soft ball stage.
- Remove from heat, add peanut butter and margarine. Beat by hand until creamy; pour into prepared pan. Allow to cool and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 33.4 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
GRANDPA'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
This is my grandpa's famous family recipe that he guarded almost all my life, but it's such a good treat I had to share it! Makes a great gift for friends, your kid's teacher, co-workers, or anyone really!
Provided by Adriander
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Peanut Butter
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix brown and white sugar with the milk in large pot; bring mixture to a boil. Stir in peanut butter, reduce heat to medium, and bring the mixture back to boil (stirring constantly). Remove the pot from heat when a drop of the mixture forms a ball in a glass of cold water.
- Stir margarine and vanilla into the mixture; stir vigorously until the fudge hardens. (Always stir in same direction.) Pour fudge onto buttered plates or waxed paper. Let cool and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 59 mg, Sugar 24.3 g
EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut butter for this mouthwatering dessert, but the chunky style works just as well. -Mary Jane Rummel, Linglestown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 2 pounds (64 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease with butter., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat., Stir in peanut butter and marshmallow creme until blended. Immediately spread into prepared pan; cool slightly., Refrigerate until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut into squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WORLD'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
A friend shared this recipe with me, and it is by far the best fudge recipe I've ever tried. This fudge is too good to only make at Christmas!
Provided by Debby
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Peanut Butter
Time 1h25m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the marshmallow creme and peanut butter. Gradually stir in the flour. Spread into the prepared pan, and let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 40.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
CHOCOLATE FUDGE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
These tempting fudgy cookies need only five ingredients-what could be easier? The melt-in-your-mouth goodies go over big with kids and make a fantastic pick-me-up for adults. —Elaine Stephens, Carmel, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Reserve 1 can plus 1/3 cup frosting for topping cookies. In a large bowl, mix egg, peanut butter and remaining frosting until blended. Stir in flour just until moistened., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar., Bake until set, 7-9 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Spread with reserved frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 64 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil, pressing it into the corners and up the sides; leave an overhang on 2 sides. Brush the foil with butter.
- Combine 3/4 cup condensed milk, the chocolate chips and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Combine the remaining condensed milk, the peanut butter chips and a pinch of salt in a separate saucepan. Put both pans over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chips are melted and smooth.
- Spoon the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, leaving spaces between the spoonfuls. Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the gaps. Brush an 8-inch square of parchment paper with butter and lay it directly on top of the fudge; press to flatten evenly and fill any gaps. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Lift the foil to remove the fudge from the pan and cut into 1-inch squares. Store up to 1 week in an airtight container.
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE PIE
Although I make this fudgy peanut butter pie regularly for luncheons at our church, I've yet to eat a full piece. Usually, there's nothing left but crumbs! With a premade chocolate crust, it's simple to prepare. It travels well, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 cup peanut butter and sugar. Fold in 3 cups whipped topping; spoon into crust. , In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 2/3 cup hot fudge topping for 30 seconds. Pour over peanut butter layer and spread to edges of crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours. , Spread remaining whipped topping over pie. Cut into slices. Place the remaining hot fudge topping and peanut butter in two separate plastic bags. Cut a small hole in the corner of each bag; pipe topping and peanut butter over each slice of pie.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685 calories, Fat 42g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
JIF® PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
Set out pieces of this creamy peanut butter fudge on your next holiday tray.
Provided by Jif
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips SMUCKER'S®
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with aluminum foil and then spray with a no-stick cooking spray.
- Combine sugar, butter and milk in large saucepan, stirring constantly on medium heat, until mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Add peanut butter. Stir until well blended. Add marshmallow creme and vanilla. Beat until well blended.
- Spread in prepared pan. Cool.
- Cut into candy-sized pieces. Store in covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 89.9 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
Make and share this Best Ever Peanut Butter Fudge recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alexis Mom
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 1 9X13 pan, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease 9X13 cake pan.
- Mix sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in pan.
- Stir constantly over medium heat.
- Bring to a full boil and stir for 4 more minutes, or until a candy thermometer reads between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
- Remove from stove and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and marshmallow cream.
- Spread evenly into pan and chill in fridge until firm.
- Enjoy!
CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
Christmas wouldn't be the same without this peanut butter fudge. Evaporated milk gives the treat a rich, creamy consistency, and the recipe is always a family favorite. -Diana L. Osborn, Wichita, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 81 pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside., Cube remaining butter and place in a large heavy saucepan. Add the sugar, milk and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 230°, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat; stir in chips until melted. Stir in marshmallow creme, peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Pour into prepared pan; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER FANTASY FUDGE
Kraft® marshmallow creme is the secret ingredient. It's whipped and light. Along with the peanut butter it makes this traditional favorite extra fancy and so easy! (Our family has been making this recipe for peanut butter fantasy fudge around Christmas for as long as I can remember. It's a great gift to friends and acquaintances! We all absolutely love it! Hope you will too!)
Provided by NICATIE
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Peanut Butter
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons margarine, and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan; bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, for 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in chocolate pieces until melted. Add 1/2 jar of marshmallow creme and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until well blended. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Repeat process with remaining ingredients, substituting peanut butter for chocolate pieces. Spread over chocolate layer.
- Let cool at room temperature until set; cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 104.4 mg, Sugar 33.6 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL FUDGE
An easy chocolate fudge is swirled with peanut butter fudge to make this beautiful and delicious candy. Great for gift giving or party trays.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Time 3h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt peanut butter chips with 1 cup EAGLE BRAND®, butter and salt.
- In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with remaining EAGLE BRAND®. Remove from heat; add vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Spread peanut butter mixture evenly into waxed paper lined 8- or 9-inch square pan. Spoon chocolate mixture over peanut mixture. With table knife or metal spatula, swirl through top of fudge. Chill 3 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 96.1 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE FUDGE
How can you go wrong with Peanut Butter and Chocolate? My mom got this recipe from the church we went to when I was a kid.. brings back lots of memory's.
Provided by darstrst
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine sugar, cocoa, milk, salt and vanilla in saucepan.
- Mix well, bring to boil over low heat.
- Let boil until definite ball forms in cold water.
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter and peanut butter.
- Stir well, pour into pan, cut in squares. Cool.
PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Creamy peanut butter fudge is a delicious twist on traditional fudge. It is great for holiday parties, and disappears quickly!
Provided by Andrea Schmidt
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Milk Chocolate
Time 2h15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving 2 to 3 inches overhang on the sides.
- Combine milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, condensed milk, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until mostly melted, about 2 minutes. Stir with a soft spatula until creamy. Mix in peanut butter and microwave for 1 minute. Add vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Transfer to the prepared baking pan and smooth top with a spatula.
- Combine peanut butter chips and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir, and continue to microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until mixture is smooth. Pour on top of the fudge mixture and smooth top with a spatula. Place in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 66.9 mg, Sugar 16.3 g
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
This fudge is a total triple threat -- thanks to peanut butter chips, crunchy peanut butter and chopped roasted salted peanuts. Using sweetened condensed milk, makes it quick and easy to achieve a thick, fudgy texture without cooking raw sugar; no candy thermometer required! Cut the fudge into small squares and share it with family and friends as a delicious edible gift.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 8h25m
Yield 16 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter chips butter and salt in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir frequently with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom, until the peanut butter chips are completely melted, about 5 minutes.
- When the peanut butter chip mixture is mostly melted, combine the crunchy peanut butter and white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring, until melted, about 1 minute.
- Spread the melted peanut butter chip mixture into the prepared baking dish. Immediately drizzle the white chocolate mixture on top. Drag a butter knife through the white chocolate to make a marbled pattern on top. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts. Let cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Using the foil, lift the fudge out of the baking dish and cut into 16 small squares. Best serve chilled.
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE FUDGE
I get the whole family involved with this fudge. I bake, my daughter watches the clock, my husband stirs and my son is a taste tester! -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 pounds (117 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter., For chocolate layer, in a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla until blended. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Immediately spread into prepared pan., For peanut butter layer, in another large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallow creme, peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Immediately spread over chocolate layer. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm, covering when cooled., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE
Categories Chocolate Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Peanut Chill Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make chocolate layer:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing 2 inches of foil to hang over 2 opposite ends of pan, and lightly brush foil (except overhang) with oil.
- Melt chocolate with butter, sugar, and salt in a double boiler or a large metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, whisking occasionally, until smooth. Remove top of double boiler or bowl from heat and whisk in eggs and vanilla, then stir in peanuts.
- Pour batter into baking pan and bake until set and edges are slightly puffed, about 15 minutes. Transfer cake in pan to a rack to cool completely.
- Make peanut butter layer:
- Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners sugar, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until combined well, about 4 minutes.
- Beat cream with vanilla in a bowl with cleaned beaters at medium-high speed until it just holds stiff peaks, then gently fold into peanut butter mixture until just combined.
- Spread mixture evenly on top of chocolate layer and freeze, pan covered with foil, until firm, about 2 hours.
- Make hot fudge sauce:
- Bring cream, syrup, sugar, cocoa, salt, and chocolate to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until chocolate is melted. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla until incorporated. Cool sauce to warm.
- To serve:
- Carefully lift cake from pan by grasping overhang. Trim 1/4 inch from edges of cake and discard, then cut into 8 bars. Peel off foil and serve bars with sauce.
MOM'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
My mom made this fudge every Christmas. It was a real treat for me. I could not wait for her to make it.
Provided by Kim7459
Categories Candy
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook sugar, milk and butter to a soft ball stage.
- Add salt, vanilla and peanut butter and beat until smooth.
- Then pour into a 8x8 square baking dish and chill until firm.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the fudge from burning.
- Stir constantly: This will help to ensure that the fudge cooks evenly and does not scorch.
- Use a candy thermometer: This is the best way to ensure that the fudge reaches the correct temperature.
- Be patient: Fudge takes time to cook. Don't be tempted to rush the process or you may end up with a grainy or crumbly fudge.
- Store fudge properly: Fudge should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It can be stored for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, rich, and decadent fudge that will satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give peanut butter fudge a try. You won't be disappointed!
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