a tray of classic peanut butter fudge (or peanut butter bars)—smooth, slightly glossy on top with little nut bits and cut into squares. Here’s a full, reliable recipe to recreate it:
🥜 Peanut Butter Fudge (Soft & Creamy)
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare your pan
- Line an 8×8 or 9×13 pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Cook the base
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and milk.
- Stir constantly until it comes to a boil.
- Let it boil for 2–3 minutes (don’t overcook or it will get crumbly).
3. Add peanut butter & butter
- Remove from heat.
- Immediately stir in peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Mix until smooth and fully combined.
4. Pour & set
- Quickly pour into your prepared pan.
- Spread evenly (work fast—it sets quickly).
5. Cool & cut
- Let it cool at room temperature for about 1–2 hours.
- Once firm, cut into small squares like in your image.
✅ Tips for Perfect Texture
- Don’t overboil—this is the #1 mistake (makes it dry).
- Stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Use good-quality peanut butter for best flavor.
- If you want it extra smooth, use creamy peanut butter.
🍫 Optional Variations
- Chocolate swirl: Add melted chocolate and swirl before setting
- Crunchy version: Use chunky peanut butter
- Salted fudge: Sprinkle flaky salt on top before it sets