Description
This Christmas Peanut Butter Fudge recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make holiday treat combining the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter with a smooth, sweet fudge texture. Perfect for festive celebrations, it requires only simple ingredients and about 25 minutes of preparation and cooking time, yielding 36 delicious squares that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine Sugar, Butter, and Milk: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup milk to create the base for the fudge.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure even heating.
- Cook Without Stirring: Once boiling, continue cooking for 4-5 minutes without stirring to reach the correct temperature for fudge texture.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix thoroughly until the fudge mixture is well blended and uniform.
- Pour and Cool: Pour the fudge into a greased 8×8 inch pan and allow it to cool completely at room temperature to set.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, cut the fudge into 36 squares and serve as a sweet holiday treat.
Notes
- Ensure constant stirring while bringing to a boil to prevent burning.
- Do not stir during the 4-5 minutes of boiling to achieve the proper fudge consistency.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; chunky peanut butter will alter the fudge’s consistency.
- Allow fudge to cool completely before cutting for clean squares.
- Store fudge in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas fudge, peanut butter fudge, holiday dessert, easy fudge recipe, peanut butter dessert, homemade fudge
