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A close-up stack of cubed, light brown peanut butter fudge on a wooden board. The fudge is topped with crushed peanuts and mini chocolate chips. A hand is picking up one piece.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Creamy, rich, and incredibly simple—this Easy Peanut Butter Fudge comes together in minutes and requires only a handful of ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 25 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • crushed peanuts optional, for topping

Equipment

  • 8x8 Inch Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving extra over the sides for easy lifting.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely.
  3. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth and fully combined with the melted butter. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until the fudge becomes thick and smooth with no lumps.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly with a spatula.
  7. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts if desired, gently pressing them into the surface.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  9. Lift from the pan and cut into squares before serving.

Notes

For a chocolate-peanut butter twist, swirl in melted chocolate before chilling. Store your fudge in the fridge for the best texture.