Quick and Easy Fudge Recipe

This easy peanut butter fudge recipe is a fun variation of the irresistible American standard party candy. It’s perfect for dessert, a quick pick-me-up, or to give someone special! Most people will think you worked hard making this fudge, and you don’t have to tell them otherwise.

There are so many different ways to make peanut butter fudge, and I typically opt for the easy ways. That’s because I rarely have a bunch of time, but I still want to make fudge for family and friends. Regardless of what type of fudge you like, you’ll enjoy these Fun Facts About Fudge. If you like trivia, you’ll love reading that post.

Ingredients

You don’t need many ingredients to make this yummy treat.

Here’s all you need:

• White morsels (or white chocolate chips)
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Peanut butter

You can use peanut butter chips instead white chocolate chips, but I prefer the way I do it.

This version of peanut butter fudge is not only one of the easiest but also the yummiest. It’s super creamy and delicious enough to serve family and friends.

If you like nuts in your fudge, you can crush peanuts and add them. The only nuts I have are walnuts and mixed nuts. So I didn’t add any.

For stronger flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture. I’ve done that, and it’s good. But I like it just as much without the vanilla.

How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge in the Microwave

Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk into a mixing bowl. You can either hold the can upside down for what seems like forever or use a spoon and scrape it out. That stuff is so thick.

Next, add the entire contents of the package of white morsels. If you want a firmer fudge, you can add a few more morsels. But just a few more, or it’ll be difficult to cut.

Finally, add the peanut butter. Stir until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Put the mixture in the microwave and heat on high for one minute. Take it out and stir the melted morsels and peanut butter into the sweetened condensed milk. Put it back in the microwave and heat it for another minute.

Take it out of the microwave and stir again. Pour all of it into your pan.

Put it in the fridge and let it set for about an hour. This gives you time to do whatever you want—clean the kitchen, read a chapter of your book, or play with the cat.

After you pull it out of the fridge, cut the peanut butter fudge into 1-1/2-inch squares. I know it’ll be hard, but try not to eat it all before everyone else has a chance to have some.

Stovetop Directions

If you choose to melt the ingredients on the stovetop, I recommend using a double boiler over medium heat. It takes a little longer, but having water in the bottom of the double boiler helps prevent it from scorching.

Or you can live dangerously and put the saucepan over medium heat. This more direct method requires eagle eye attention. Otherwise, the candy will seize, and you’ll have a mess.

Easy Fudge

Whether you like this homemade chocolate fudge, this white chocolate fudge, or this creamy orange fudge, you really need to try this one.

It’s delicious and super simple to make. In fact, it’s so easy, you might find yourself heading to the kitchen to whip up a batch at the strangest of times. But that’s okay. If anyone questions your sanity, just offer them one of these delicious pieces of peanut butter fudge.

I’ve always enjoyed the flavor of peanut butter. In fact, one of my favorite lunches is a peanut butter sandwich. I like it so much that I don’t want any jelly on it because that messes with the peanut butter flavor.

Another Easy Version of Peanut Butter Fudge

Another type of peanut butter fudge I really enjoy is this 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge. It has a slightly different flavor. Both are delicious, so I highly recommend trying both.

I love the fact that the prep time on both methods is low, so you won’t have to stand too long in the kitchen.

Most of the magic happens as it sets, and by then, your part of the work is over … except for cutting it when it’s ready.

Both this one and the 2-ingredient method of making peanut butter fudge take about the same amount of time to set. However, this one has one more ingredient. Regardless of which method you choose, you’re making it with love.

Everyone around you will appreciate this delicious treat, and they won’t even care a bit about how easy it was. In fact, you don’t even have to say that it took you practically no time to make it.

What Is the Best Brand of Peanut Butter?

This is a difficult question to answer. In my opinion, the best peanut butter is the one you like … and the one that’s on sale.

I know that’s a simplistic answer, but if you don’t like the taste of something, you won’t enjoy it. And I believe that you should enjoy whatever food you eat.

As for picking one that’s on sale, it just makes sense to me. After all, why pay more when you can pay less?

Peanut Butter Treats and More

As I already mentioned, I’m a huge fan of peanut butter. So I’ve come up with several treats that satisfy my cravings.

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies – These delicious peanut butter cookies will melt in your mouth! They are so good. And they’re gluten-free, which is a huge bonus!

Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispie Treats – Mixing peanut butter and chocolate is one of my favorite things to do. The flavor is out of this world, and most kids love it!

Scotcheroos – You’ll love the crunchy goodness in this delicious dessert bar!

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars – These no-bake bars are absolutely wonderful! Serve it for dessert or an afternoon snack.

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