I wasn’t planning to make peanut butter fudge this year, mainly because I’m not a big peanut butter fan. Although, the more I bake, the more recipes I come across that reqire peanut butter, and they are gooood.
The hubs really likes peanut butter and requested it, so I decided to make some this afternoon, and boy was I glad. It’s not a typical recipe simply because it asks for peanut butter chips instead of a spoonful or two of peanut butter. You can make it that way, but I personally like the chips. They give it that extra sweet flavor, plus, it’s easier. And, let’s just be honest, I like easy.
We didn’t even give the fudge a chance to set up before we had our spoons out, digging into the warm gooey deliciousness. We are a fudge eating family. I have to make sure there are four clean spoons at the ready. We will chance burning our fingers to dig into hot fudge. This time was no exception. I honestly have never eaten peanut butter fudge that tasted this good.
Let me show you how it’s done. Get out that saucepan and get to cookin’.
Step 1: Start with 1-1/2 sticks of butter. Melt on medium heat.
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Step 2: Add the evaporated milk and sugar.
Step 3: Stir everything together and keep it on medium heat. Bring it to a full rolling boil, while stirring constantly. Cook until the candy thermometer reaches 234-degrees. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can time it. Once the fudge starts to boil, start the timer and boil for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Once the thermometer reaches 234-degrees (or 4 minutes), remove from the heat and stir in the marshmallow cream. Stir until it is melted and well blended. I usually add the marshmallow before the chips, because the heat will melt the marshmallow faster. Add the vanilla, and stir.
Step 5: Finally, add the peanut butter chips and stir until they are well blended. Isn’t it the most beautiful thing you have ever laid eyes on?
Peanut butter fudge is like a party in your mouth. A really content, happy party.
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Ingredients
- 1-1/2 sticks butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 - 5oz. can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
- 10 oz. peanut butter chips (I used Reese's)
- 1 - 7 oz. can marshmallow cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan on medium heat.
- Add the evaporated milk and sugar and stir until well blended.
- Bring to a full rolling boil on medium, stirring constantly. Cook until candy thermometer reaches 234-degrees or for 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in marshmallow cream. Stir until well blended.
- Add vanilla. Stir.
- Add peanut butter chips and stir until blended.
- Pour into 9" x 9" pan and cool.
- (Let's be real - take a spoon and eat a little while it's still warm).
This looks amazing! Anything with peanut butter is my favorite. I want to start making my own peanut butter, too.
Hi Alexis,
It turned out so delicious. Our cat even got up on the counter, got through the tin foil, and licked quite a bit of it! Homemade peanut butter is so much better for you. If you make some, you will have to post a picture.
I MADE IT FOR CHRISTMAS AND IT STAYED SOFT, SO I COULD NOT GET OUT IN SQUARES. IT TASTED VERY GOOD. BUT I HAVE THE SAME RECIPE AND IT ONLY CALLS FOR ONE BAR OF BUTTER INSTEAD OF 11/2 AND IT TURNS OUT PERFECT SQUARES.
Hi Jean,
Glad it tasted good! I’ll have to try it without as much butter, as your recipe calls for, the next time. Thanks for sharing! Our little kitten got up on the counter and got into it!
What size pan does this make? 9×13 or square 8 or 9″?
I’ve read and reread this recipe and don’t see how much or what size of a pan to use, also should I butter the pan?
Hi Trudy,
I always use a 9″ x 9″ pan. You can buy the tin-foil pans at the grocery store that are approximately the same size, if it’s a gift. If you put the fudge in a stoneware pan, you will need to butter it, but if it’s a tinfoil, or a ceramic pan, you don’t need to butter it. It seems to come out ok with those. I’ll go put the pan size in the recipe. Thanks!
Let me know how it turns out!
Great!! Thanks for getting back with me, I can’t wait to try this yummy recipe!
Sure! Have a good afternoon!
Hi Julie, I just made this fudge and it’s GREAT! I made it for my brother he loves fudge more than I do (but I love it too) taking it to him later today. Thanks for the recipes.
Hi Saber! So glad to hear you love it. It’s sooo delicious and rich! That was very sweet that you made it for your brother. If I made it for my sister, she might have to pry the deliciousness out of my hands. Ha ha! Thanks for sharing!