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Indulge in easy peanut butter fudge recipe. Made without marshmallow cream, this fudge has only 4 ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.
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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

One bite of this old fashioned peanut butter fudge will take you right back to your favorite Christmas memories. Indulge in easy peanut butter fudge recipe. Made without marshmallow cream, this fudge has only 4 ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy peanut butter fudge, peanut butter fudge, peanut butter fudge without marshmallow cream, peanut butter fudge without marshmallow creme
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pound Powdered Sugar 4 cups

Instructions

  • Prepare 8 x 8 inch baking dish by lining with parchment paper so it hangs over the edges.
  • Measure out 1 cup peanut butter. Add peanut butter with 2 sticks butter to a large saucepan.
    Indulge in easy peanut butter fudge recipe. Made without marshmallow cream, this fudge has only 4 ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.
  • Heat over low heat until completely melted, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
    Indulge in easy peanut butter fudge recipe. Made without marshmallow cream, this fudge has only 4 ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 pound (4 cups) confectioners (powdered) sugar, keeping it over low heat.
  • Use a wooden spoon or spatula and stir well until well mixed.
    Indulge in easy peanut butter fudge recipe. Made without marshmallow cream, this fudge has only 4 ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.
  • Press the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    Indulge in easy peanut butter fudge recipe. Made without marshmallow cream, this fudge has only 4 ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.
  • Let cool at room temperature. Remove from the pan by grabbing the excess parchment paper.
    Indulge in easy peanut butter fudge recipe. Made without marshmallow cream, this fudge has only 4 ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.
  • Cut into individual pieces.
    Indulge in easy peanut butter fudge recipe. Made without marshmallow cream, this fudge has only 4 ingredients and takes less than ten minutes to prepare.

Notes

    • Use creamy peanut butter for this homemade peanut butter fudge recipe.
    • 1 cup of butter is equivalent to 2 sticks.
    • 1 pound of powdered sugar equals 4 cups.
    • If you do not have parchment paper, grease your baking dish before pouring the fudge into the pan to cool.
    • Love fudge? Try Grandma's Fantasy Fudge. 
    • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg