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This peanut butter fudge recipe makes the creamiest peanut butter fudge, and it couldn’t be easier! No candy thermometer is required and it takes about 10 minutes to mix up!
So fun fact about my life right now….my oven is dead. Broke. Busted. Kapoot. See ya later! And it happened about a week before Thanksgiving.
Amazing time Universe. Well played. So as I waited for another oven to arrive I decided to focus on some wonderful no bake holiday desserts, like these Oreo truffle balls (made with just 3 ingredients!!) and buckeye balls. Because hey, maybe I’m not only one this has happened to? Yes a working oven means I could make up some of my easy drop sugar cookies, or a plate of my Grandma’s Russian Tea Cakes. But this year, it’s going to be all easy no bake desserts that use my stovetop, or microwave. Like this easy peanut butter fudge.
Now some fudge recipes require a candy thermometer, but I prefer fudge recipes that don’t like my Chocolate Fudge Recipe and this easy peanut butter fudge recipe! It’s easily made on your stovetop (thank goodness that’s still working!) and is quick mixed up and then set to firm up. Made with lots of peanut butter, some brown sugar and vanilla for flavor, it’s a quick recipe that is perfect for gifting to family and friends this time of year.
Yes I think this might be the best peanut butter fudge recipe ever. Yes this peanut butter fudge is addicting. Yes we’ve already eaten all of it.
Why You Will Love This Peanut Butter Fudge
- Takes about 10 minutes to mix up
- Made on the stovetop
- Perfect for gifting to family and friends
- No candy thermometer required!
Ingredients Needed
Ingredient Notes
- Peanut Butter – I used smooth peanut butter, not a natural kind of peanut butter (the kind you need to stir). I haven’t tested it with this kind of peanut butter and can’t say if it would work.
- Milk – I used full-fat milk, but I think any type of milk would work.
How To Make This Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar, milk and salt. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Add in peanut butter and vanilla.
- Stir until smooth.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the confectioners sugar.
- Stir until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator until firm (about 2 hours). You can remove from the fudge from the pan and cut into squares.
Recipe Tips
- Stir frequently. While the mixture is on the stovetop make sure to stir frequently so it doesn’t burn on the bottom of the stovetop.
- Line your pan with parchment or wax paper. I like to line my pan and then leave some overhang in order to easily lift out the fudge and cut it into squares.
- Do not scrape the saucepan when adding it to the mixing bowl. If there is any undissolved sugar on the sides, you don’t want that in your fudge as it will make it grainy.
- Sift the powdered sugar. I found that if I didn’t sift it, then my peanut butter fudge has little clumps of powdered sugar that wouldn’t mix in. So after measuring your 3 cups, sift the sugar so it’s more easily mixed in and lump free.
Recipe FAQ’s
This could be from not cooking it long enough on the stove and allowing the sugar to dissolve. Or it’s from not stirring it enough, or adding enough milk.
This peanut butter fudge should last for about 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. Or you can keep it in the fridge, well covered, and it should last for several weeks.
Yes you can freeze peanut butter fudge for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. I like to wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap and then pop them into a plastic bag.
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Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick, 113 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (426 g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk see note
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (270 g) smooth peanut butter see note
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (339 g) confectioner sugar *sifted
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment or tinfoil. I like to line the pan with parchment and leave an overhang, so I can then remove the fudge easily from the pan and cut into squares. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar, milk and salt. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl (if there's any undissolved sugar on the sides, do not scrape into the bowl as it will make the fudge grainy), and stir in the confectioners sugar until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator until firm (about 2 hours). You can remove from the fudge from the pan and cut into squares.
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Notes
- Storage: This fudge should last for about 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. Or you can keep it in the fridge, well covered, and it should last for several weeks.
- Freezing: You can freeze peanut butter fudge for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. I like to wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap and then pop them into a plastic bag.
- Peanut Butter – I used smooth peanut butter, not a natural kind of peanut butter (the kind you need to stir). I haven’t tested it with this kind of peanut butter and can’t say if it would work.
- Milk – I used full-fat milk, but I think any type of milk would work.
- Confectioners Sugar – Measure your 3 cups of sugar, then sift it after. Sifting will help remove any lumps and make for a smoother fudge.
Ieva says
It may sound silly, but I had no idea how to make fudge up until now, although I do eat quite a lot of it. First time making the fudge, and I am really pleased with how it turned out. Extra bonus is that peanut butter fudge is my favourite, and this homemade version is head and shoulders above the shop-bought one! Thanks for the recipe!
Taylor Smith says
It’s not silly at all. I’m glad you learned how to make one of your favorite treats. ❤️
kushigalu says
One of my favorite fudge. Looks delicious. I will try your recipe.
Kris says
Too easy and SO delicious! My kids loved it!
Beth says
Fudge doesn’t have to be a holiday only treat! I love that this recipe is ready to eat in 10 minutes and I don’t have to heat up my house to enjoy it! Perfect!
Kathleen says
Smooth, Creamy, easy to make and Peanut Butter!!! What a marvelous treat!
Aya says
I love how simple this fudge recipe is to make! Made it this weekend for my family and they loved it!
Tammy says
I haven’t had fudge in the longest time. It brings back such fun memories of going the candy shop when I was little with my mom after school. Homemade is always the best…cannot wait to give these a go!
Taylor Smith says
What a sweet memory!
Jacqueline Debono says
I grew up in UK where they actually have fudge shops and fudge was my absolute favourite treat as a child. I’ve made it a few time but never with peanut butter. This looks so good. Am so going to try it in the next days!
Kathryn says
This homemade peanut butter fudge is so easy and delicious! It’s better than the kind from our candy store and we all loved it. Thanks for your easy recipe! I’ll be making this again for Easter 🙂
Petro says
I made fudge so many times but nothing beats a good recipe like this peanut butter fudge! Incredibly tasty and so easy to make!
Freya says
I love fudge but I have never made it! This recipe demystifies the process!
Veronika Sykorova says
Nothing beats a classic simple dessert and fudge is my favorite! I usually make a chocolate version but this one was a nice change and everyone really enjoyed it after dinner last night. Thanks for the recipe!
Heather says
aw that’s awesome glad you loved it!
Liz says
These take me back to childhood! My grandma always made these for Christmas, with an almost exact recipe! Will have to give these a try soon!
Heather says
oh that’s wonderful!! Let me know how you love it:)
Sharon says
As a peanut butter lover, I couldn’t have found a better recipe to try to cure my peanut butter cravings. So good!
Heather says
Glad to hear 🙂
Bernice says
My mom didn’t bake very much but man, she could make fudge. This looks just like hers and I know my husband would be all over this. Especially since it is peanut butter!
Heather says
He is going to love it then for sure 🙂
Biana says
Yum! The fudge looks great. What a great dessert for the holidays.
Heather says
I agree!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family
Heather says
thanks Shadi
Jessica Formicola says
I’m making fudge to go on my cookie trays this year and I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Heather says
hope you enjoy
Valerie says
Love how easy this is and I’ve got all of the ingredients right now! It would last about 10 minutes here so good thing it’s quick and simple!
Heather says
enjoy!
David says
Looks delish! I haven’t had fudge in way too long. Curious, have you ever by change tried this with soynut or sun butter? Our lad is allergic to nuts. If you haven’t I’d be up for trying and letting you know how it goes! (looks like we are both bloggers with some Boston ties! we are about 10 miles north).
Heather says
Hi David! I think this would work great with sun butter. If you try it let me know how it turns out! And that’s so great to hear from a fellow Boston good blogger … I am about 10 miles south! Haha