Peanut butter fudge is one of our favorite candies, but as much as we enjoy it, we have a friend who declares it her absolute favoritist candy EVER. Before I visit her, she asks if I will be bringing her some peanut butter fudge…and the correct answer is “Yes, of course!” I keep trying to convince her she can make it herself, but she like many people has a fear of any recipe that involves a candy thermometer. Seriously, it is a very easy recipe and you can pick up a Candy Thermometer
for several dollars.
Spraying your measuring cup with oil before measuring peanut butter, makes it much easier to remove when adding it to your recipe.
No spatula needed; the peanut butter just slides out.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Author: Alea
Recipe type: Dessert
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Serves: 24
Ingredients
- 4 cups sugar
- 1⅓ cups milk (you can use almond milk to make this dairy free)
- 2 cups peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 jar marshmallow cream
Directions
- In a large pot, combine sugar and milk. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring regularly. Continue to stir until the mixture reaches 234 degrees (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat , stir in peanut butter and vanilla, then add marshmallow cream.
- Pour fudge into a greased 13 x 9 pan and place in the refrigerator until cool and firm.
- Once firm, you may cut the fudge into squares.
Notes
I place the fudge in the refrigerator so it will cool and firm up faster. It takes about 2 hours in the refrigerator and 5 – 6 if left out to cool.
More Fudge Recipes:
Pumpkin Pie Fudge
Easy Homemade Fudge
Divinity
Traditional Toffee
This post is linked to Kitchen Tip Tuesday.
Wow, you have no idea how good PB fudge sounds right now!
Thanks also for the oil tip – I would have gotten into a right mess, for sure.
Great tip! This works well for molasses too.
I am adding this recipe to my Christmas "happies" pile. You know, when you need just a little happy for someone? Perfect recipe for that. Sounds really yummy and easy.
LOVE peanut butter. That is a great helpful hint!!! I will need to remember that…especially at Christmas with all my pb recips. I think I will add this pb fudge recipe to that list.
this stuff is good and addictive
This looks so delicious! I'd love to have some right now.
I spray my measuring cups all the time when using them for peanut butter! Works like a charm everytime!