This Peanut Butter Fudge is rich, creamy, smooth, and packed with sweet peanut butter flavor in every bite. It has the perfect soft texture that melts in your mouth and tastes just like classic homemade candy shop fudge.

Perfect for holidays, dessert trays, gifting, or quick sweet cravings, this easy recipe comes together with simple ingredients and minimal effort.

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Creamy peanut butter fudge squares stacked on parchment paper with smooth texture and chopped peanuts on top.

Every bite is soft, sweet, buttery, and completely irresistible for peanut butter lovers.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

This homemade peanut butter fudge recipe is beginner-friendly and requires only a few pantry ingredients. The texture turns out perfectly creamy and sliceable every time.

This recipe makes around 25 small fudge squares.

⏱ Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

🧾 Ingredients

Peanut butter: 1 cup (240 g)
Butter: ½ cup (113 g)
Powdered sugar: 3 cups (360 g)
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Milk: 2 tbsp

Optional:

Sea salt flakes
Chopped peanuts
Melted chocolate drizzle

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan

Line an 8×8-inch baking dish or pan with parchment paper.

Set aside.

2. Melt Peanut Butter & Butter

In a saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter and butter together while stirring.

Add vanilla extract and milk.

Creamy peanut butter and butter melting together in saucepan with smooth glossy texture visible.

3. Add Powdered Sugar

Remove from heat and gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth and thick.

The mixture should become creamy and easy to spread.

Thick peanut butter fudge mixture being stirred in a bowl with spatula showing creamy dense texture.

4. Spread Into Pan

Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.

Smooth the top evenly using a spatula.

Optional: sprinkle chopped peanuts or sea salt on top.

Peanut butter fudge mixture spread evenly into parchment-lined square pan before chilling.

5. Chill Until Firm

Refrigerate for about 2 hours until fully set.

Once firm, cut into squares.

6. Serve & Enjoy

Serve chilled or at room temperature for soft creamy texture.

Finished peanut butter fudge squares stacked on dessert plate with creamy texture and smooth edges visible.

🍫 Tips for Perfect Peanut Butter Fudge

Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture
Don’t overheat the mixture
Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps
Chill completely before slicing
Use parchment paper for easy removal
Add chocolate drizzle for extra richness

🍽 Serving Suggestions

This peanut butter fudge tastes amazing:

On holiday dessert trays 🎄
With coffee or hot chocolate ☕
Packed into homemade gift boxes 🎁
With crushed peanuts on top
Drizzled with melted chocolate 🍫
Served chilled for firmer texture

🥜 Why Everyone Loves Peanut Butter Fudge

This dessert is popular because it is:

Quick and easy
Rich and creamy
Perfect for holidays
No complicated baking required
Great for gifting and parties

🧮 Nutrition Per Piece (Approx.)

Calories: 160 kcal
Fat: 9 g
Carbs: 17 g
Protein: 3 g

🍪 More Peanut Butter Desserts To Try

Peanut Butter Balls
Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake

🥜 Conclusion

This Peanut Butter Fudge is creamy, rich, smooth, and incredibly easy to make at home. The melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet peanut butter flavor make it the perfect dessert for holidays, parties, or everyday sweet cravings. Once you try it, you’ll want to make it again and again.