Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge: Pantry Ingredient Magic
Make creamy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter fudge using simple pantry ingredients. This no-bake dessert is perfect for quick gifts or nostalgic snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 min
- Yield: About 64 small squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until combined.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated after each addition. The mixture will become very thick.
- Press the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the top.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to cut.
- Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, use natural peanut butter, but ensure you stir the oil in well before mixing.
- If you want a slightly softer fudge, reduce the powdered sugar to 3 1/2 cups.
- Store this easy candy recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10
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