Peanut Butter Fudge
This creamy peanut butter fudge recipe combines butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar to create a velvety treat perfect for sharing. Easy to make, it’s a classic dessert loved by all.
32 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 16-ounce package brown sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once fully melted, stir in the brown sugar and milk. Continuously stir the mixture until it reaches a gentle boil. Allow it to boil for two minutes, ensuring you stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Incorporate Peanut Butter and Vanilla
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the peanut butter is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Combine with Confectioners' Sugar
- Place the confectioners' sugar into a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it is smooth and uniform in texture.
Pour and Set
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Chill and Serve
- Transfer the dish to the refrigerator and allow the fudge to chill for approximately one hour, or until firm. Once set, remove the fudge from the dish, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the confectioners' sugar and all other ingredients are certified gluten-free. Some brands of confectioners' sugar may use gluten-containing starches as an anti-caking agent, so check the labels carefully.