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Peanut Butter Fudge stacked on a white plate on a gray plaid napkin with a faux concrete backdrop.

Peanut Butter Fudge

Jenne Kopalek
Creamy peanut butter fudge made with peanut butter and powdered sugar.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 25 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 40 Pieces
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups butter 4 sticks
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups natural peanut butter see notes if not using natural
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Place butter and peanut butter into a sauce pan. Bring to medium heat and whisk until peanut butter and butter is melted. Remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla and salt.
  • Whisking well add powdered sugar. Switch to a spoon and keep mixing. This will be tough. Once the fudge is smooth and no pockets of sugar are visible then the fudge is ready to add to the pan.
  • Add parchment paper to the baking pan.
  • In a 9x9 pan, scoop the fudge ball into the pan. Flatten with clean hands. Then smooth the surface with a cake spatula or butter knife.
  • Place the fudge in the fridge for 24 hours or till set. Once set pull out and cut into squares.
  • Tips: In the peanut butter and powdered sugar process if the fudge does not get thick or is still oily add more powdered sugar by 1/4 cup at a time until it looks almost dry.

Notes

If using regular peanut butter then use less powdered sugar. About 3 1/2 cups per one cup butter ratio.
Keyword Dessert, Easy Fudge, Fudge, Holiday, Peanut Butter