Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
For the Fudge
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- dark chocolate sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang on all sides to easily lift the fudge later.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted and the peanut butter is softened and thinned. Stir halfway through microwaving if needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk the mixture thoroughly until it is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, about 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until the mixture becomes very thick and smooth. Ensure all the powdered sugar is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Stir in the vanilla extract until it is fully incorporated into the fudge mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared 8x8 inch dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the fudge is firm to the touch.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the fudge out of the dish and place it on a cutting board. Cut the fudge into small squares, approximately 1-inch by 1-inch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Just before serving, drizzle the fudge squares with dark chocolate sauce for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
For the Fudge
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- dark chocolate sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang on all sides to easily lift the fudge later.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted and the peanut butter is softened and thinned. Stir halfway through microwaving if needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk the mixture thoroughly until it is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, about 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until the mixture becomes very thick and smooth. Ensure all the powdered sugar is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir in the vanilla extract until it is fully incorporated into the fudge mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared 8x8 inch dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the fudge is firm to the touch.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the fudge out of the dish and place it on a cutting board. Cut the fudge into small squares, approximately 1-inch by 1-inch.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Just before serving, drizzle the fudge squares with dark chocolate sauce for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 1 min