Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Make this simple, salty-sweet peanut butter fudge without baking. It sets up smooth and delivers pure peanut flavor for a quick homemade sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 min
- Yield: 36 small squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Press the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to cut.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into small squares.
Notes
- For an extra salty-sweet flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top before chilling.
- If your peanut butter is natural and separated, stir it well before measuring.
- Store leftover peanut butter fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerated for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15