I love making homemade food gifts for family and friends for the holidays. I put on Christmas music, gather my recipes and ingredients and get to work. This peanut butter fudge is always a hit and the recipient has no idea just how easy it is to make. So easy, in fact, my oldest son made this batch. He’s 13. It always makes me happy to have my boys in the kitchen. They seem to enjoy it too.
This is not a typical fudge. It does not get completely firm like other fudge recipes. It’s a softer fudge that melts in your mouth with a smooth creamy texture and lots of peanut butter flavor. When you prepare it be sure you incorporate all the peanut butter goodness. Stir it well to get it mixed. Do the same with the powdered sugar.
When I do give this as a gift I like to wrap it individual candy bags and tie with festive ribbon and a tag. Or I include a few pieces in a tin with other goodies like cookies or bark.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Soft peanut butter fudge melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup butter, plus more for buttering the pan
- 1 (16 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine corn syrup and butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until butter melts. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Return to low heat and cook and stir until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla continuing to stir, with a wooden spoon, until smooth. Spread into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting into 1-inch squares.
Notes
It is not recommended to use natural peanut butter for this recipe.
Carlee says
Mmm, peanut butter fudge is soooo good and I don’t have a good recipe that I like yet. I am going to have to try this one!
Eileen says
I’m not a huge fudge fan but this looks so good. I like that it’s softer than regular fudge and the peanut butter probably makes it less sweet.
Cindy Kerschner says
Your fudge looks so creamy!
Denise Wright says
That’s great that you son made these. I too love it when my son wants to do anything in the kitchen with me. However those days are very rare in my house! Love peanut butter!
Laura Dembowski says
I make a lot of peanut butter fudge in the microwave. It’s so quick and easy and a lot like this recipe but with different proportions and no corn syrup. I am excited to give this one a try.
Christie says
Of all the fudges, THIS is my absolute favorite! I could eat peanut butter fudge every day. I can’t wait to try this recipe and make it for myself!