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A pile of delicious peanut butter fudge cubes on a white plate, perfect for sweet cravings.

Peanut Butter Fudge

A simple and rich peanut butter fudge recipe perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
minutes chilling 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Fudge
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually whisk in the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  6. Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into small squares.

Notes

Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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