Grandma's Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

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This old-fashioned style of peanut butter fudge is not that easy to find out there. The ones I tend to run across always seem to be the soft, creamy version, which is not what I'm into. If it's going to feel like peanut butter in my mouth, then what's the point? No, I want something that feels dense and firm in my fingers but will almost instantly liquefy in when it hits my tongue.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on August 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
64
Yield:
64 small cubes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 64 servings

  • 1 pound powdered sugar

  • 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter

  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Sift sugar through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.

  2. Heat butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine and cook until bubbles appear on the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in salt and vanilla extract. Pour over powdered sugar in the bowl. Mix together using a spatula until smooth.

  3. Spread mixture into an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Wrap fully and refrigerate until firm enough to cut but not too hard, 1 to 3 hours.

  4. Unwrap fudge and cut into small cubes. Let warm up on the counter before cutting if needed.

    closeup of squares of pale brown fudge piled in a bowl
    Chef John's Grandma's Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge. Elder Mitchell

Chef's Notes

This technique will work with other nut butters, smooth or chunky, like almond or cashew.

Use 1/4 teaspoon fine salt instead of kosher salt if desired.

52 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

95 Calories
7g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 64
Calories 95
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 41mg 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.