Peanut Butter Fudge Sweet (Printable)

A rich and creamy peanut butter confection that melts in your mouth, ideal for gift-giving or indulgence.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

04 - 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, sifted

# Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine butter and peanut butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add sifted confectioners sugar, stirring vigorously until fully combined and the mixture is smooth and thick.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
07 - Lift the fudge from the pan using parchment overhang and cut into 36 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less than 10 minutes of active cooking, and the fridge does the rest of the work.
  • The texture is silky and melts on your tongue, not grainy like some fudge recipes that require candy thermometers.
  • You can customize it with chocolate swirls, crunchy peanuts, or even swap in almond butter for a twist.
02 -
  • Natural peanut butter will ruin the texture because the oils separate and the fudge won't set—stick with the creamy stuff that comes pre-mixed.
  • Sifting the confectioners sugar is not optional; lumps will make your fudge gritty and nobody wants that.
  • If your fudge feels too soft after chilling, pop it back in the fridge for another 30 minutes—it needs time to firm up completely.
03 -
  • Use a hot knife (run it under warm water and dry it off) to get clean, professional-looking cuts without crumbling.
  • If you accidentally overcook the butter mixture and it looks separated, whisk in a tablespoon of warm milk to bring it back together.
  • Make a double batch and freeze half—you'll thank yourself later when you need a last-minute dessert or gift.
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