How to Make Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

That's right, easy peanut butter fudge is ready from start to finish in 10 minutes, with just 5 pantry staples, a spoon and a saucepan. You'll get the best, creamiest fudge you ever sank your teeth into, guaranteed!

easy peanut butter fudge

After posting my Mom's Easy Fudge Recipe I got so many requests for a peanut butter version, so here it is, the peanut butter equivalent of that melt-in-your-mouth fudge that literally nobody can resist. And like the chocolate fudge, there's absolutely no condensed milk, corn syrup, or marshmallows involved. No need for a thermometer, either! It's soft, creamy, peanutty, and so delicious.

around here, we call it 'pudge' 🙂

ingredients for peanut butter fudge

5 simple ingredients from the pantry

• creamy peanut butter ~ I always use Jif
• unsalted butter
• confectioner's sugar
• vanilla extract
• salt

why do I use unsalted butter?

I use unsalted butter to be able to control the amount of salt in my cooking. Salted butter contains anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per stick. There is no set amount and every brand does it differently so it's unpredictable. If you know your butter and you like a salty peanut flavor you can use salted butter in this recipe, just leave out the extra salt.

how to make peanut butter fudge without a thermometer

1. Melt butter and peanut butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in vanilla, salt, and then the sugar, keeping the pan over low heat to facilitate blending everything together.
3. Turn into a lined pan and spread out evenly with an offset spatula.
4. Chill for at least 2 hours and then slice into small squares.

peanut butter fudge (pudge) faqs

Can I use chunky peanut butter?

I don't see why not. You can even fold in chopped peanuts if you like.

Can I use all natural peanut butter?

I find regular peanut butter works better because natural varieties separate into an oily layer won't give as good a result.

Can I add chocolate chips?

Yes, I'd use minis for best texture and easy slicing.

Can you freeze peanut butter fudge?

Yes, it will freeze beautifully.

more peanut butter desserts

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cake

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins

Best Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Scone Recipe

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

That's right, easy peanut butter fudge is ready from start to finish in 10 minutes, with just 5 pantry staples, a spoon and a saucepan. You'll get the best, creamiest fudge you ever sank your teeth into, guaranteed!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Yield 36 servings

Calories 137 kcal

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• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter, I use Jiff. Note: I do not recommend using 'natural' peanut butter.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 lb confectioner's sugar, about 3 1/2 cups

• Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or foil. Note: you can use a 9×9 pan, or even a loaf pan.

  

• Using a heavy bottomed saucepan melt the butter and peanut butter together over medium heat. Stir constantly to get the mixture well combined.

  

• Turn the heat down to low and stir in the vanilla and salt.

• Fold in the sugar with a silicone spatula or spoon. Make sure to get all the sugar incorporated and the fudge nice and smooth. The low heat will help this process.

  

• When the fudge is smooth transfer to your prepared pan and spread out evenly with an offset spatula.

  

• Let chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into small squares. If you have lined your pan with parchment paper or foil you can gently lift it out for neater slicing.

  

• Fudge can be stored at room temperature, or in the refrigerator. It also freezes well.

Calories: 137 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 14 mg | Sodium: 50 mg | Potassium: 48 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 13 g | Vitamin A: 158 IU | Calcium: 5 mg | Iron: 1 mg

The nutritional information for recipes on this site is provided as a courtesy and although theviewfromgreatisland.com tries to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

Sue Moran

The kitchen is my happy place where I play with fabulous ingredients that nourish the body and soul. My mission? To get you fired up about good food and give you the tools to make it yourself. My recipes are never fussy and always exciting ~ there are 2,000 and counting on the blog!

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