The Best Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge (Easy No-Bake Recipe)
Make rich, creamy peanut butter fudge that melts in your mouth using just a few simple ingredients. This foolproof, no-bake recipe delivers classic, old-fashioned flavor without needing a candy thermometer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 10 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
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and creamy peanut butter together until smooth. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for best results.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix 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 surface.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to cut.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge out of the pan. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, use room temperature butter and ensure your powdered sugar is sifted to prevent lumps.
- If you prefer a slightly firmer fudge, chill the mixture for 30 minutes before pressing it into the pan.
- This recipe makes a wonderful holiday fudge treat for gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15