Ah, Peanut Butter Fudge! 🥜🍫 This is a rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s super easy to make and perfect for holidays, gifts, or just satisfying a sweet craving.
Overview
- Main Flavors: Sweet, nutty peanut butter + creamy sugar base
- Texture: Smooth, firm, but soft enough to melt in your mouth
- Occasion: Holidays, snacks, dessert tables, or gift boxes
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy works best)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chopped peanuts or chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Heat Sugar & Milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and milk. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil.
- Add Peanut Butter & Vanilla: Remove from heat, then stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour & Set: Pour mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Cool: Let fudge set at room temperature for 2–3 hours, or refrigerate for faster setting.
- Cut & Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Chocolate-Peanut Butter: Swirl melted chocolate on top before the fudge sets.
- Crunchy Fudge: Mix in chopped peanuts for texture.
- Microwave Shortcut: Melt sugar, milk, and peanut butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, for a quicker version.
đź’ˇ Serving Idea: Wrap individual squares in parchment paper for gifting, or serve with a glass of cold milk for the ultimate treat.
If you want, I can give a “5-minute microwave peanut butter fudge recipe” that’s super creamy, perfectly sweet, and requires almost no cleanup.
Do you want me to do that?
