If you’re looking for a delicious and incredibly easy treat, this Peanut Butter Fudge is the perfect choice! With a creamy texture and a rich, nutty flavor, it’s the perfect recipe to satisfy your peanut butter cravings.
Looking for the perfect holiday treat packed with peanut butter flavor? This easy peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect!
With just a handful of ingredients and a bit of stirring (no candy thermometer required), you'll have a batch of homemade fudge that's silky smooth and utterly delicious.
It is the perfect easy fudge recipe for the peanut butter lover in your life!
Ingredient Notes
I stick with creamy peanut butter to give this recipe the best texture. Natural peanut butter didn’t set as nicely when I tested it, so keep that in mind when deciding which type to use.
Make sure you’re using sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk—they’re completely different and won’t behave the same.
Step by Step
For the full easy peanut butter fudge recipe with measurements, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
Tips and Tricks
- Stir almost continuously while heating the peanut butter and condensed milk to ensure a smooth mixture and prevent scorching.
- You can sprinkle a touch of sea salt on top before refrigerating to balance the flavors if you are looking for a sweet and salty combo.
- For a variation, consider swirling in melted chocolate after you transfer the peanut butter mixture to the pan.
More Peanut Love
- Crockpot Peanut Clusters are a fun treat of rich chocolate and crunchy peanuts that is effortless to make.
- Enjoy the deliciousness of Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies.
- Peanut Butter Blossoms are where a chocolate kiss meets a chewy peanut butter base for an irresistible combination.
- Start your morning with Peanut Butter Waffles, a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional waffles.
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 16 ounces peanut butter
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spray an 8” x 8” pan with cooking spray, and line with aluminum foil in both directions, so that the sheets of foil lie perpendicular to each other with extra foil hanging over the edges. Spray the foil well.
- Place the peanut butter and condensed milk in a heavy-duty pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and whisk in the baking soda and salt. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and place a piece of plastic wrap on top.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until set.
- Slice into squares and serve.
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