This 4 ingredient peanut butter fudge is so easy to make! You don’t need a candy thermometer! Plus you could even double the recipe to share during the holiday season! It’s a great treat for the peanut butter lover!
My first job was at a candy store in the mall. I got a sugar high every time I clocked in. Plus, they encouraged us to sample the product so we could help people find exactly what they wanted.
I lovee the fudge that was sold. So I knew I had to find a recipe with simple ingredients to make a homemade peanut butter fudge. I was shocked that with just 4 ingredients, I could have the most delicious recipe for fudge!
This is one of my go-to recipes when I need to make holiday treats. Everyone loves a peanut butter recipe.
Tips to make creamy peanut butter fudge:
- Do not use natural peanut butter – it has too much oil. Use smooth peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter if you want a little texture in this fudge.
- Line the pan with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove from the pan to cut it into squares.
- This easy recipe uses granulated sugar and not powdered sugar.
Make sure you share this old fashioned peanut butter fudge because if you are like me and have no self control – you may eat the whole pan. It’s good fudge!
I love the minimal ingredients – this recipe does not use butter or sweetened condensed milk. These are ingredients that I always have in my house – so I can whip up a batch of the best peanut butter fudge recipe any time I want!
I have seen so many 4 ingredient peanut butter fudge recipes and they have different ingredients. My favorite fudge recipes are listed below;
More homemade fudge recipes – Delicious Treats!
- I love peanut butter fudge, but this recipe for chocolate fudge is the best fudge. It’s made with chocolate chips!
- Or check out his recipe for Mickey’s Cookies & Cream Fudge. It’s a white chocolate fudge made with sweetened condensed milk
- You can also check out my friend’s chocolate fudge recipe.
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Makes 3-4 dozen | Prep Time 10 minutes | Makes 25 pieces of fudge
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ c milk
- 1-1/3 c peanut butter
- 1 jar (17 oz) marshmallow cream
Instruction to make Peanut Butter Fudge
- Line an 8×8 inch pan (square pan) with parchment paper and set the prepared pan aside. (You could also use a 9×9 pan.)
- In a saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Stir with a plastic or wooden spoon
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat on the stove top. Boil the fudge mixture for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add peanut butter and marshmallow cream.
- Mix well and pour the peanut butter mixture into an 8X8 pan. The top of the fudge will be a little bit shiny.
- Let it chill for a few hours and then use a sharp knife to cut it into small squares.
Notes:
- Store the peanut butter fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also cover the pan with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Make ahead Freezing Instructions: Fudge may be frozen for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
This is such a basic recipe that makes a creamy fudge. It’s a very simple recipe so it’s an easy dessert. The worst part is waiting for it to chill!
You know I like the easiest recipes, and this is such an easy fudge recipe!
You can check out more of my sweet treats – this is a list of 55+ Christmas recipes. I am sure you will find the perfect recipe to make this holiday season!
Easy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
This 4 ingredient peanut butter fudge is so easy to make! You don’t need a candy thermometer! It’s a great treat for the peanut butter lover!
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1-1/3 cups peanut butter
- 1 jar (17 oz) marshmallow cream
Instructions
- Grease an 8x8 inch square pan and set the greased pan aside. (Or use parchment paper.)
- In a saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Stir with a plastic or wooden spoon
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat on the stove top Boil the fudge mixture for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the stovetop and add peanut butter and marshmallow cream.
- Mix well and pour the peanut butter mixture into an 8X8 pan. The top of the fudge will be a little bit shiny.
- Let it chill for a few hours and then use a sharp knife to cut it into small pieces.
Notes
- Store the peanut butter fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also cover the pan with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Make ahead Freezing Instructions: Fudge may be frozen for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.