Rich Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable Version)

A creamy, rich fudge combining peanut butter and confectioners sugar for a smooth, sweet treat.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter (225 grams)
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter (250 grams)
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

04 - 3 ½ cups confectioners sugar, sifted (420 grams)

# Directions:

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 the mixture is melted and smooth, about 3–4 minutes.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract thoroughly.
04 - Gradually add sifted confectioners sugar while stirring vigorously until fully combined and the mixture becomes smooth and thick.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the fudge is firm to the touch.
07 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 36 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It genuinely tastes like restaurant-quality fudge but comes together in less time than you'd spend waiting for takeout.
  • No thermometer, no temperature guessing, no burned sugar disasters—just melt, stir, chill, and you're done.
  • Makes enough to keep some and give some away, which feels generous without being complicated.
02 -
  • Don't skip sifting the powdered sugar or you'll spend ten minutes trying to crush out lumps that just won't cooperate—it's a five-second step that saves real frustration.
  • The magic happens in that first moment when melted peanut butter and butter combine; if you're patient here and stir constantly, everything after is smooth sailing.
  • Room temperature pieces taste better than straight-from-the-fridge ones, so let them warm up for five minutes if you have the willpower.
03 -
  • If your mixture seems grainy after adding the powdered sugar, you likely have unsifted sugar or you're stirring too fast—slow down, let it incorporate gently, and it'll smooth out.
  • For cleaner cuts, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it between each slice; this trick makes fudge look professionally cut.
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