Best 12 Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our collection of irresistible peanut butter fudge recipes. These homemade treats are a delightful balance of creamy, nutty, and sweet, sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. From the classic and timeless peanut butter fudge to innovative variations like chocolate peanut butter and peanut butter swirl fudge, our recipes cater to every palate. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can create these delectable confections with ease. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a delightful journey into the world of peanut butter fudge.

**Recipes included:**

* Classic Peanut Butter Fudge: A timeless classic, this recipe captures the essence of peanut butter fudge in its purest form. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a smooth, creamy, and luscious fudge that will transport you to dessert heaven.

* Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge: A delightful twist on the classic, this recipe combines the richness of chocolate and the nuttiness of peanut butter to create a decadent and indulgent treat. Layers of creamy peanut butter fudge and rich chocolate ganache create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

* Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge: This visually stunning fudge features swirls of peanut butter and vanilla fudge, creating a mesmerizing pattern that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet vanilla creates a harmonious and balanced flavor profile that will impress even the most discerning fudge enthusiasts.

* Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallows: A delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter fudge with the chewy goodness of marshmallows. This recipe creates a soft and fluffy fudge with pockets of gooey marshmallows, resulting in a textural experience that is simply irresistible.

* Peanut Butter Fudge with Salted Caramel: A delightful combination of sweet and salty, this recipe elevates the classic peanut butter fudge with a layer of decadent salted caramel. The combination of creamy peanut butter, sweet fudge, and salty caramel creates a complex and satisfying flavor profile that will keep you coming back for more.

* Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge: A delicious and creamy fudge that caters to vegans and those with dairy allergies. This recipe uses plant-based ingredients to create a rich and satisfying fudge that is every bit as delicious as its traditional counterpart.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SUPER EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This recipe is very simple, but if you do not know how to make candy then please follow instructions precisely. I have altered the instructions after a few reviews that it was crumbly. This is not the recipes fault, it is inexperience. Proper candy making is about temperatures. 4 minutes of boiling (from the time the first small bubbles form) bring this candy up to proper fudge/softball temperature as long as you are cooking over medium heat. When in doubt, use a thermometer.

Provided by misslissa 121

Categories     Candy

Time 24m

Yield 48 1 inch squares, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9x11 glass dish by buttering the bottom.
  • In heavy bottom sauce pan combine sugar and milk.
  • Measure and set aside remaining ingredients.
  • Cook over MEDIUM HEAT (temperature too high will cause it to reach temperature sooner and lead to overcooking) stirring occasionally till it comes to a boil then stir constantly.
  • Let boil for 4 minutes EXACTLY, over cooking leads to crumbly fudge as it has moved past softball stage and into softcrack (measure from the first sight of littlest bubbles or use a thermometer - softball stage) I use a stop watch. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients till all melted and smooth.
  • Pour into prepared dish and refrigerate until firm.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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No cook chocolate peanut butter fudge, easy enough for kids to make.

Provided by Barbara Warr

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound confectioners' sugar
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 8x8 inch square pan with wax paper.
  • Combine the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, cocoa, milk and vanilla together and mix until smooth. Chill until firm then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 26.8 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

EASY 5-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This is excellent homemade peanut butter fudge. It will CURE your sweet tooth! I love this recipe because you almost always have the ingredients on hand. It is very easy to make.

Provided by jrt26

Categories     Candy

Time 11m

Yield 24 1 inch pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine Sugar, Milk, and Butter in a pan and heat on stove until boiling. Only boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir while cooking.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the vanilla and peanut butter.
  • As soon as the peanut butter goes into the cooked sugar etc. it will start to melt just keep adding peanut butter until it is not too thin. You want it thin enough to be able to pour it into a pan.
  • Next pour into greased pan and cool in the refridgerator to set.
  • This turns out to be very sweet and creamy fudge.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FUDGE



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This is my niece Heathers favorite fudge. It can be made with or without the unsweetened chocolate.

Provided by Elaine Laskowski

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 oz unsweetened chocolate (if making chocolate peanut butter version)
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c peanut butter
5 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Melt chocolate and cool to room temperature, if you are making the chocolate peanut butter version, if not skip this step.
  • 2. Add cream cheese and peanut butter to chocolate (if making the chocolate peanut butter version), if not just mix the cream cheese and peanut butter and proceed with the recipe..
  • 3. Add sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Chop and add the nuts.
  • 4. Spread in an 8" or 9" square pan. You can place a piece of nut on each square for decoration. Refrigerate 2 hours before cutting.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This is so easy and fun. Even the kids can join in. You can make tons of it and it tastes like the real thing:) You can do any number of varieties and make it your own. Enjoy!

Provided by Susan Lutes

Categories     Candies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 2

12 oz peanut butter chips
1 can(s) vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge Put one bag of Reese's peanut butter chips (I believe it was 12 ounces) in a glass bowl, and spread them so that they are not all in the middle of the bowl and they will melt easier. Cook in microwave for 1 minute and a half. Get out and stir, then stir in one can of vanilla cake frosting, stir real good and put in microwave and cook for 1 minute and a half, get out and stir, then put in 9 x 9 grease plate or pan, let cool, cut and eat. I also used milk chocolate and cream cheese frosting very, very good.

EASY AND DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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So simple to make and so delicious, this fudge sets to the perfect texture without a candy thermometer, if you prefer a less sweeter fudge then reduce the confectioners sugar down a few tablespoons, full-fat milk may be replaced for the half and half cream but the fudge will not be as creamy --- I have made this fudge a number of times, you will *love* it!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
2 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Sift the confectioners sugar to avoid any small lumps in the fudge; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and half and half cream; bring to a boil stirring to combine all ingredients.
  • Once the mixture is at a full boil allow to boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peanut butter until smooth.
  • Stir in the sifted confectioners sugar until combined (this may take a few minutes).
  • Pour into an 8 x 8-inch pan.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Cut into small squares.
  • Delicious!

GRAMMA'S EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This is a great treat that can be made with ingredients that everyone has in their cupboards. It is my grandmother's recipe. It makes a good gift when put into boxes and keeps for a very long time in regular temperatures.

Provided by KEIKA

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Peanut Butter

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ⅓ cups milk
2 pounds brown sugar
¼ cup margarine
1 ½ cups peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and sugar. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in margarine, peanut butter and vanilla. Quickly spread into a 9x13 inch dish. Allow to cool almost completely before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 38.9 g

EASY MICROWAVE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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Easy to make and delicious.

Provided by patricia taylor

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb box confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp butter
1/3 c milk
1 c peanut butter

Steps:

  • 1. Place sugar,butter, and milk in a large mixing bowl. Cook in the microwave 2 minutes on high.
  • 2. Take out, beat ingredients with a hand mixer until combined. Microwave 30 seconds more, then add peanut butter and mix by hand or mixer until combined.
  • 3. Spread in a foil or wax paper lined pan. Let cool then cut and enjoy!

EASY BAKE OVEN PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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Another cheap alternative to expensive mixes. This is my daughter Kiandra's favorite. Prep and Cook time does not include cool time.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 4 small wedges

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 teaspoons cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon soft butter or 1/2 teaspoon margarine
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Grease Easy Bake Oven pan.
  • In a bowl, mix all ingredients together until smooth.
  • Spread mixture into pan.
  • Bake 5 minutes.
  • (It will appear undercooked).
  • Cool completely.
  • Eat!

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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Just takes afew minutes in Micowave oven. I got this recipe from a 84 lady named Margie Moody.

Provided by Diane Handley

Categories     Candies

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 2

i jar peanut butter, crunchy
1 med container of vanilla icing

Steps:

  • 1. put in a large bowl in a mirowave oven, Around 5 minutes or until melted. Take out and beat. Put into a buttered plate or platter. Put into ref.and let cool. Cut into squares. I use a small size jar of peanut butter.As for the icing you can use Chocolate icing

Tips:

  • Use a good quality peanut butter. This will make a big difference in the taste of your fudge.
  • Make sure the peanut butter is smooth. If it is chunky, it will not blend well with the other ingredients.
  • Use a heavy saucepan. This will help to prevent the fudge from burning.
  • Stir the fudge constantly. This will help to prevent it from sticking to the pan and becoming grainy.
  • Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious fudge that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

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