Peanut Butter Fudge Delight (Printable Version)

A creamy, buttery confection blending smooth peanut butter and confectioners sugar for a perfect sweet bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter (227 g)
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter (250 g)
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

04 - 3 ½ cups confectioners sugar, sifted (420 g)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It requires just five ingredients and comes together in under 20 minutes of actual work.
  • That creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture is impossible to mess up, even on your first try.
  • It's the kind of gift people actually remember, and way easier than it looks.
02 -
  • Sift your confectioners sugar before you start—I learned this the hard way, and undissolved sugar crystals create a grainy fudge that feels wrong in your mouth.
  • Don't skip the parchment overhang; it's the difference between effortlessly lifting out your fudge and spending ten minutes coaxing it out of the pan.
  • Temperature matters for cutting—fudge straight from the fridge cuts cleanly, while fudge at room temperature will squish and crumble.
03 -
  • Invest in a good sifter or push the confectioners sugar through a fine mesh strainer—this single step guarantees a smooth, lump-free fudge every single time.
  • If you're making this as a gift, cut the pieces slightly smaller than you think; people appreciate the restraint, and it makes the tin look more generous.
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