Ohhh yes 😍 Peanut Butter Fudge—sweet, creamy, nostalgic, and dangerously easy. Here’s a classic, foolproof version that turns out perfect every time.
🥜 Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge (No-Fail)
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy works best)
- 1 cup butter (or margarine)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well until thick and smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
- Cut into squares and enjoy 😋
✨ Tips for Perfect Fudge
- Use regular peanut butter, not natural (oil separation can affect texture).
- For extra smooth fudge, sift the powdered sugar.
- Let it come to room temp a few minutes before cutting.
🍫 Easy Variations
- Chocolate Swirl: Melt ½ cup chocolate chips and swirl on top before chilling.
- Crunchy: Use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped peanuts.
- Salted: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-salty kick.
- Peanut Butter–Chocolate Layer: Add a melted chocolate layer on top.
🧾 Storage
- Fridge: up to 2 weeks
- Freezer: up to 3 months
If you want, I can share:
- 🥄 a 3-ingredient version
- 🔥 a no-bake microwave method
- 🍬 or an old-fashioned Amish peanut butter fudge
Just tell me which one you’re craving 😉
