Easy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe Perfect for Quick Homemade Treats
A quick and simple peanut butter fudge recipe using just five pantry staples, delivering a creamy, slightly firm texture perfect for last-minute treats or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup (115g) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup (250g) peanut butter. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed or a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually sift in 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, folding gently with a spatula after each addition. When mixture becomes too thick to stir, knead with clean hands until firm but pliable.
- Scrape the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Optionally, fold in chopped peanuts or mini chocolate chips before pressing.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm to the touch.
- Lift fudge out using parchment overhang and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares with a warm, dry knife.
Notes
Use softened butter at room temperature for smooth blending. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Do not overmix once sugar is incorporated. Use a warm knife for clean cuts. Chill fudge fully before cutting. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with firm coconut oil and powdered sugar with powdered coconut sugar. Optional add-ins include chopped peanuts or mini chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4.5
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