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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

This Easy Peanut Butter Fudge cooks up quickly and sets fast and makes the perfect candy treat for the holidays!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, fudge, gifts, homemade, peanut butter
Servings: 15 squares
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk 3% or half and half cream
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter smooth
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

  • Butter or spray an 8x8" pan and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and milk.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly or at least often.
  • Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. 
  • In a large bowl add the icing sugar and pour the hot mixture over. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Pour into the prepared pan. Chill until firm and cut into squares. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g