Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Peanut Butter Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge 4.6 (2,451) 2,020 Reviews 160 Photos Peanut butter fudge is a delicious treat and great for sharing at parties or work! This is the easiest and best recipe for creamy peanut butter fudge I have ever used. Submitted by Angie Hammond Updated on November 18, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 160 160 160 160 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 32 Yield: 1 (8x8-inch) pan Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Perfect peanut butter fudge is just a few basic ingredients away. This quick peanut butter fudge recipe is as delicious as it is easy. Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients You likely already have all the ingredients you'll need for this peanut butter fudge recipe on hand. If not, here's what to add to your grocery list: Butter: This peanut butter fudge starts with a stick of butter.Sugars: You'll need brown sugar and confectioners' sugar.Milk: Milk adds moisture and thins the mixture slightly.Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the fudge. How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade peanut butter fudge: Melt the butter on the stove, then stir in the brown sugar and milk.Boil for two minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the milk and vanilla.Place the confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl and beat in the peanut butter mixture.Pour into a baking dish, chill, and cut into squares. How to Store Peanut Butter Fudge Keep the peanut butter fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Fudge? Yes! You can freeze this peanut butter fudge for up to three months. Wrap the fudge tightly in wax paper, then wrap it again in aluminum foil. Place the foil-wrapped fudge in a freezer-safe container or wrap it in another layer of foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I used this recipe and instead of using peanut butter I used cashew butter," says brandeefx140. "It turned out perfectly. This was my first attempt at making fudge. I topped it with caramel and it it's perfect!" "I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect," raves Barbara M. "I used extra crunchy peanut butter for that nutty taste. This was quick, easy and delicious!" "I made this recipe for the first time at Christmas" according to Weekend Chef. "I sprinkled edible gold glitter on the top - they looked very festive. Everyone loved it." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings 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 Directions Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove the pot from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl. Pour in peanut butter mixture and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour peanut butter mixture into an 8x8-inch dish. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Chill until firm before slicing, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 3,333 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 168 Calories 6g Fat 28g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 32 Calories 168 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Sodium 54mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 28g 10% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 2g 3% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 65mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.