Description
This Easy Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge is rich, creamy, and wonderfully smooth with a classic homemade flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this no-fuss fudge comes together quickly and is perfect for holidays, parties, gifts, or anytime you crave a sweet peanut butter treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal. If using foil, lightly butter it.
- Add the brown sugar, whole milk, and salted butter to a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar and butter have dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, continue to boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and completely combined.
- Place the sifted powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the hot peanut butter mixture over the powdered sugar.
- Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Transfer the fudge mixture to the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Let the fudge set at room temperature for about 3 hours.
- Once completely cool and firm, remove it from the pan and cut it into squares.
Notes
- Cut the fudge into small squares because it is rich and satisfying.
- Serve at room temperature for the softest, creamiest texture.
- For clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe the blade between cuts.
- Add the fudge to a holiday dessert platter alongside cookies, brownies, and other homemade treats.
- Wrap individual pieces in parchment paper for an easy edible gift.
- Store leftover fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate the fudge in an airtight container.
- Place parchment paper between layers when stacking pieces to prevent sticking.
- Allow refrigerated fudge to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- Fudge can also be frozen in an airtight freezer-safe container. Separate layers with parchment paper and thaw before serving.