Description
A rich, creamy old fashioned peanut butter fudge with a smooth texture, nostalgic flavor, and just the right balance of sweetness and peanut butter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or a light coating of butter.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, whole milk, unsalted butter, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the sugars dissolve and the butter melts completely.
- Once the mixture begins to boil, stop stirring and cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage, about 235°F to 240°F.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Beat the mixture for a few minutes until it thickens slightly and loses some of its shine.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Let the fudge cool completely at room temperature for about 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use regular creamy peanut butter for the smoothest and most stable texture.
- A candy thermometer helps prevent grainy or overcooked fudge.
- Add chopped roasted peanuts for crunch or swirl in melted chocolate before the fudge sets.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze fudge pieces between layers of parchment paper for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
