Best 13 Aunt Nancys Peanut Butter Fudge Recipes

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**Peanut butter fudge**, a delectable confection that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy, nutty goodness, is a timeless classic that evokes nostalgic memories and brings joy to dessert enthusiasts of all ages. This rich and decadent treat, often associated with old-fashioned candy shops and family gatherings, is surprisingly easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients and a touch of patience.

This article presents a collection of carefully curated peanut butter fudge recipes, each offering a unique twist on the traditional delight. From the classic Aunt Nancy's recipe, beloved for its simplicity and irresistible peanut butter flavor, to the indulgent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, which combines the richness of chocolate with the nutty goodness of peanut butter, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels.

Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your confectionery repertoire or a novice home cook seeking a foolproof dessert to impress your loved ones, this comprehensive guide has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a batch of homemade peanut butter fudge that's sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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Rich, creamy over-the-top peanut buttery fudge is so easy to make, even the kids can make it. This is one of the best peanut butter fudge recipes I've ever tasted, and it is beyond simple to make.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3½ cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 90 seconds. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Grease an 8-9" pan with butter or line with parchment. Transfer the fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Grease an 8-9" pan with butter or line with parchment. Transfer the fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This fudge is a total triple threat -- thanks to peanut butter chips, crunchy peanut butter and chopped roasted salted peanuts. Using sweetened condensed milk, makes it quick and easy to achieve a thick, fudgy texture without cooking raw sugar; no candy thermometer required! Cut the fudge into small squares and share it with family and friends as a delicious edible gift.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 8h25m

Yield 16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 1/2 cups peanut butter chips (from two 10-ounce bags)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
3 tablespoons white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine the sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter chips butter and salt in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir frequently with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom, until the peanut butter chips are completely melted, about 5 minutes.
  • When the peanut butter chip mixture is mostly melted, combine the crunchy peanut butter and white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring, until melted, about 1 minute.
  • Spread the melted peanut butter chip mixture into the prepared baking dish. Immediately drizzle the white chocolate mixture on top. Drag a butter knife through the white chocolate to make a marbled pattern on top. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts. Let cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Using the foil, lift the fudge out of the baking dish and cut into 16 small squares. Best serve chilled.

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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Peanut Butter

Time 1h20m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound powdered sugar
1 ¼ cups unsalted butter
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift sugar through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Unwrap fudge and cut into small cubes. Let warm up on the counter before cutting if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

AUNT NANCY'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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Make and share this Aunt Nancy's Peanut Butter Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mayniac May Family

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (11 1/2 ounce) bags peanut butter morsels
18 ounces peanut butter
1 (13 ounce) jar marshmallow cream

Steps:

  • Mix in bowl- peanut butter and marshmellow cream and set to side.
  • Mix sugar, butter, milk in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix everything together. (easier if you use a mixer on stir).
  • Put in cookie sheet. (lined with a wax paper).
  • Let cool and harden.

WORLD'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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A friend shared this recipe with me, and it is by far the best fudge recipe I've ever tried. This fudge is too good to only make at Christmas!

Provided by Debby

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Peanut Butter

Time 1h25m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups white sugar
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
12 ounces peanut butter
⅔ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the marshmallow creme and peanut butter. Gradually stir in the flour. Spread into the prepared pan, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 40.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

THELMA LOU'S CASHEW FUDGE



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Make and share this Thelma Lou's Cashew Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4-2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-inch square pan. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the milk and continue cooking, stirring until the mixture boils. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar until the mixture is of fudge consistency. Add the nuts. Spread in the prepared pan and cool.

EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This is the best recipe for creamy and delicious peanut butter fudge I have ever used. It is great for sharing at work.

Provided by ANGIEH

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Peanut Butter

Time 1h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth; pour into an 8x8 inch dish. Chill until firm and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 114.8 mg, Sugar 58 g

AUNT HANNAH'S FOOLPROOF PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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Creamy. Soft. Peanut Buttery. My sister-in-law gave me this recipe nearly 30 years ago, and my family and friends have insisted that I make multiple batches of it during the Holidays ever since. They've been known to monitor the amount they each receive in goodie packages, and to actually fight over it. I usually omit the nuts, so that the creamy, melt in your mouth texture isn't hindered.

Provided by NanaRLL

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 1 13x9 pan

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
5 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 dash salt
7 ounces marshmallow creme
14 ounces peanut butter (Jiff \ good quality peanut butter is a MUST)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly butter or grease a 13x9 pan; set aside.
  • Measure out peanut butter, marshmallow creme and vanilla onto a large, lightly buttered or greased plate; set aside.
  • Place evaporated milk and sugar into a large heavy pot; stir until combined. Add butter or margarine and salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring; adjust heat until a consistent medium-boil is achieved. (You need to lower the heat if the bubbles are popping and spurting dangerously close to your hand while stirring.).
  • Boil 12 minutes (more or less), stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; quickly add remaining ingredients and beat by hand until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Note for subsequent batches: If your batch is less firm than you'd like, increase cooking time a minute or so. If it's too firm, or becomes dry or crystal-ly when cooled, decrease cooking time or add more peanut butter.

EASY TWO-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This is the easiest and best peanut butter fudge recipe you will ever find. It is only two ingredients! How can you go wrong with that?!?

Provided by Jennifer Johnson

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Peanut Butter

Time 1h6m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (18 ounce) jar peanut butter
1 (12 ounce) container whipped cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with waxed paper.
  • Spoon peanut butter and cream cheese frosting into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir mixture and heat again in microwave for 30 seconds; stir again until completely blended.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut butter for this mouthwatering dessert, but the chunky style works just as well. -Mary Jane Rummel, Linglestown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 pounds (64 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1-1/3 cups peanut butter
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease with butter., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat., Stir in peanut butter and marshmallow creme until blended. Immediately spread into prepared pan; cool slightly., Refrigerate until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut into squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

AUNT GERRY'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This fudge is one of my FAVORITES! Rich and creamy with lots of peanutbuttery FLAVOR, it is one of the BEST Peanut Butter Fudge recipes I have ever had! I sometimes use chunky peanut butter in place of the plain peanut butter.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
2 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 cups peanut butter
2 cups marshmallow cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a heavy cast iron pan, on med-high heat, bring to a boil the sugar, brown sugar and milk, and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Take off the stove, and add the peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, butter or.
  • margarine, and walnuts.
  • Stir well, and put into 2 8x8" pans.
  • Let cool, and then with a sharp knife, cut into 2" squares.
  • Store in a plastic container.
  • These can be refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 98.7, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 34, Protein 4.9

AUNT TEEN'S CREAMY CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This was my aunt's recipe for fudge, passed down through the family. It's better than any fudge I've ever had at the Jersey shore, and easy enough to whip up in 15 minutes or so.

Provided by Kelly Phillips

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅔ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup butter
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and pour in semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by icetea

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, plus
more butter, for greasing pan
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 lb confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Microwave butter and peanut butter for 2 minutes on high.
  • Stir and microwave on high for 2 more minutes.
  • Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar to peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour into a buttered 8 by 8-inch pan lined with waxed paper.
  • Place a second piece of waxed paper on the surface of the fudge and refrigerate until cool.
  • Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • cooking time does not reflect refrigeration time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 44, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1

Tips:

- Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. - If you don't have evaporated milk, you can use regular milk and add 1/2 cup of powdered milk. - If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the fudge by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the fudge forms a soft ball, it's ready. - Fudge is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 2 weeks. - If you want to make chocolate peanut butter fudge, simply add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the recipe. - For a more festive fudge, decorate it with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or candy pieces.

Conclusion:

Aunt Nancy's peanut butter fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy peanut butter flavor and rich chocolate ganache, this fudge is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Aunt Nancy's peanut butter fudge a try. You won't be disappointed!

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