Peanut Butter Fudge

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"Creamy and smooth peanut butter fudge made with only a few ingredients. It’s dangerously easy and oh soooo good! No candy thermometer, no stove, just a few simple steps to make this decadent fudge."

🥜✨ Peanut Butter Fudge – Creamy, Dreamy, & Dangerously Easy!

Okay friends, let me just start by saying this: I am NOT exaggerating when I say this Peanut Butter Fudge is one of the best fudges I’ve ever tasted. Like, top-tier, tell-your-neighbors, hide-a-piece-for-yourself kinda good! 💁‍♀️🍬

It’s rich.It’s creamy.It’s over-the-top delicious. And the best part? It’s so easy to make, it’ll honestly make you laugh. 😂

Seriously—no candy thermometer, no fancy technique, no baking. If you’ve got a saucepan and a spoon, you’ve got fudge!

💛 The Fudge That Wins Everyone Over

Whether you're making treats for a holiday party, a sweet gift for a friend, or just need something peanut-buttery and perfect to stash in the fridge for “emergencies,” this recipe has your back. 🙌

It’s also a fabulous choice for gluten-free friends and family, since there’s no flour needed at all. Gluten-free AND totally indulgent? Yep, it’s the fudge of everyone’s dreams! ✨

🎁 A Sweet Gift with Major Wow Factor

Want to impress someone with a homemade treat that looks (and tastes!) like you spent hours making it? THIS is your recipe. 💌🎀

Wrap a few squares in parchment, pop them in a cute little box or tin, and BOOM—you’ve got a sweet, simple, and heartfelt gift that’s basically guaranteed to make someone smile. I mean… who doesn’t want a box of rich, peanut buttery goodness delivered to their door (or desk)? Especially during the holidays! ❄️🎄

Whether you're gifting it, sharing it, or sneaking bites straight from the fridge (we've all been there 😅), this fudge is always a hit. And with how easy it is to make? It’s a no-brainer to add it to your must-make list.

So grab that saucepan, get your peanut butter ready, and treat yourself (and someone you love) to a batch of this dreamy goodness. 💛

If you try it, let me know! Tag me or drop a comment in the chat—I’d love to hear how it turns out (and how fast it disappears)! 😉

Peanut Butter Fudge

Servings – 48 - 1” Squares Prep Time – 5 Min Chill Time: 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter, you can also use chunky if you prefer

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted you can use a whisk or fork to break up the larger pieces

• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

• 3/4 cup add-ins, such as chocolate chips, mini M&M's, chopped or whole peanuts, or mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, optional - see note

Directions:

Microwave Option

Grease an 8-9" pan with butter or line with parchment; set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 90 seconds, 30 second intervals.

Stir to combine, it will come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly. If using any add-ins, fold them into the fudge while it is still warm.

Transfer the fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Stovetop Option

Combine the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy.

Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly. The mixture is very, very thick and resembles cookie dough. If using any add-ins, fold them into the fudge while it is still warm.

Grease an 8-9" pan with butter or line with parchment. Transfer the fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan. Press in an extra add ins on top.

Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes:

Peanut Butter: I recommend using store bought creamy peanut butter, not homemade. If using natural, make sure the peanut butter is not oily at all. Crunchy peanut butter works also.

🔁 Fun Variations

Want to mix things up a little? Try these tasty twists!

• Swirl in some melted chocolate before it sets for a peanut butter cup vibe 🍫

• Top with chopped peanuts for crunch and texture 🥜... Like a PayDay Candy Bar!

• Drizzle with caramel for a sweet-salty combo 😍

• Use crunchy peanut butter for extra bite!

• Add Reese's Pieces candies or chunks of Reese's peanut butter cups!

Nutrition:

Calories 99 cal | Carbohydrates 9g | Protein 1g | Fat 6g | Saturated Fat 2g | Cholesterol 10mg | Sodium 58mg | Potassium 36mg | Sugar 9g | Calcium 3mg | Iron 0.1mg

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"Easy to make and makes a great gift. Add fudge to a pretty tray or container, wrap with cellophane and tie with a wribbon. Great hostess gift or party favors!"

"This peanut butter fudge isn’t just a dessert—it’s a mood. It’s that nostalgic, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth magic that makes everything feel a little cozier."