Peanut Butter Fudge Sweet (Printer-friendly)

A rich, creamy treat featuring smooth peanut butter and confectioners sugar for indulgent bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

04 - 3 ½ cups confectioners sugar, sifted

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and peanut butter. Stir constantly until melted and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add sifted confectioners sugar, stirring vigorously until fully combined and the mixture is smooth and thick.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
07 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 36 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's impossibly easy—no mixer needed, no fussing, just ten minutes of actual work.
  • The texture hits that perfect sweet spot between creamy and substantial, melting on your tongue in the best way.
  • People always ask for the recipe when they taste it, and you get to smile knowing how simple your secret is.
  • It's endlessly customizable depending on your mood or what's in your pantry.
02 -
  • Sifting the confectioners sugar really does matter—lumps will survive the stirring and ruin your smooth texture.
  • Cold fudge cuts cleaner; if yours is too soft, pop it back in the fridge for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper overhang—it's the difference between easy removal and a frustrating mess.
03 -
  • Warming your knife under hot water and wiping it dry between cuts gives you those clean, professional-looking edges.
  • If you want to get fancy, dust the finished squares with cocoa powder or a tiny pinch of sea salt right before serving.
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