Peanut Butter Fudge
This creamy peanut butter fudge is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and butter, sweetened with confectioners’ sugar. It’s easy to make and perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on your own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- 12 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and butter. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
- Using an electric mixer, beat in the confectioners' sugar one cup at a time until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt, and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or foil, leaving some overhang to easily lift the fudge out later.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Once set, lift the fudge from the pan using the overhanging parchment paper or foil and cut it into 1-inch squares.
- Store the peanut butter fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg