Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

4.78 from 9 votes

Rich, creamy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor, this Peanut Butter Fudge is an irresistible homemade candy. Cut it into bite-sized squares for holiday dessert trays, parties, or homemade gifts.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Additional Time - Cooling Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy, Christmas, easy, fudge, gifts, homemade, peanut butter

Servings: squares

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup butter softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup peanuts optional whole or chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped PB Frosting (optional)

1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
5-6 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Line a 8 x 8 square pan with parchment paper.
In a medium size saucepan add peanut butter and the butter. Cook over low heat to a gentle boil.
Remove from heat, stir in the salt and vanilla.
Stir in 1 cup at a time of powdered sugar. Make sure to whisk it really well after each additional cup added.
Add the peanuts (optional).
Spread mixture into prepared pan and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
If you plan to make peanut butter whipped frosting to garnish the top, now is a good time to make it.
In a medium size bowl add the powdered sugar and peanut butter. Using a hand mixer, whip together and gradually add the heavy cream. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla. Set aside for garnishing.
Remove the fudge from the refrigerator and cut into desired size squares. I used a sharp knife and tape measure to score where I wanted to cut. I cut 1 ½” squares for this 8x8 pan.
Fill a piping bag and tip with the whipped peanut butter frosting and garnish on top of each piece of fudge, Top with a peanut!

Notes

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