Peanut Butter Fudge
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
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter plus more for buttering the pan
- 1 16 ounce jar creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/4 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.
Recipe Notes
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!
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.
Your fudge looks so creamy!
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!
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.
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!