Buckeye Fudge Recipe
This Easy Buckeye Fudge Recipe puts a new spin on one of the most popular peanut butter and chocolate homemade candies.
Servings: 24 -30
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 18 tablespoons butter, divided 2 sticks + 2 tablespoons
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Line an 11 x 7 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter, 2 sticks of butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Microwave on HIGH in 35-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth. Remove from microwave.
- Pour the melted peanut butter mixture into the parchment lined pan. Spread out evenly with a spatula.
- Add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and 2 tablespoons of butter to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 35-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth. Remove from microwave.
- Pour the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter layer and spread out evenly with a spatula.
- Chill for 4 hours to allow the fudge to set.
- Cut into a square before serving and ENJOY!!
Notes
* NOTE: To keep your buckeye fudge the freshest, cover with wax paper, foil or plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place. I prefer to store mine in the refrigerator but you can keep it at room temperature, also. In addition, this fudge freezes really well (for up to 3 months).