Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)

A smooth, creamy peanut butter confection with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

04 - 3 ½ cups confectioners sugar, sifted

# Directions:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and peanut butter. Stir constantly until melted and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add sifted confectioners sugar, stirring vigorously until fully combined and the mixture is thick and smooth.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
07 - Lift fudge using the parchment paper and cut into 36 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes of actual work, then you just wait for magic to happen in the fridge.
  • No mixer, no fancy equipment, no recipes that make you question your kitchen skills.
  • It's the kind of thing people ask for the recipe after tasting, which honestly never gets old.
02 -
  • Don't skip sifting the sugar—lumps are your enemy and will survive no matter how hard you stir.
  • If your mixture gets grainy or splits, you went too slow or too fast with the sugar; next time, add it more deliberately and stir with real intention.
03 -
  • Use a hot knife dipped in water to cut cleaner squares—warm metal glides through fudge like it's butter.
  • Make it in bulk; people will find reasons to eat it, and you'll be grateful you did.
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