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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Jill Lockridge-The Freckled Cook
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge is surprisingly easy and quick! A simple stovetop candy recipe which just requires a few ingredients, for a smooth and creamy fudge, so hard to resist.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 32

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 ¼ cups brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¾ cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Butter an 8×8″ pan or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Place powdered sugar in a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over the top.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Spread into the prepared dish. Chill until firm and cut into squares.
Keyword easy peanut butter fudge, old fashioned fudge, peanit butter fudge
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