Peanut Butter Fudge

Updated 2022, Originally published December 2008

I almost wish I hadn’t updated this microwave peanut butter fudge recipe.

Why? It’s dangerously easy.

I don’t mean it’s dangerous in that you’ll hurt yourself making it. I mean that it’s too easy to make when you are hunting for a snack and in the mood for something with peanut butter.

It takes five minutes to put together and time to cool in the refrigerator. That’s it.

This four-ingredient recipe for peanut butter fudge is probably one of the easiest things you’ll have in your cookbook and is perfect for when you are assembling your Holiday treats to give as gifts.

Yield: 32 servings Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge Print

Easy microwave peanut butter fudge

Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 4 minutes Additional Time 2 hours Total Time 6 minutes Ingredients 1 cup butter + extra for greasing 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pound powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) Instructions Line an 8x8-inch pan with a square of foil that has been well-greased with butter. Cut and grease a piece of wax paper to fit over the fudge. Set aside.Place the butter and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe container at least 6 cups in size. Microwave on high for two minutes. Watch carefully for the butter and peanut butter to be fully melted.Carefully remove the container from the microwave and give it a good stir. When you first remove it from the microwave, it will be in three separate layers. Stir enough to create a smooth consistency.Return to the microwave, cover, and heat on high for another two minutes. Be careful. The peanut butter is extremely hot. Remove the container from the microwave. Stirring constantly, add the vanilla and powdered sugar.Once the mixture is smooth, press it into the foil-lined pan and cover it with your wax paper. Place in the fridge to cool.Allow it to cool completely (at least two hours),Using the foil to lift it, carefully remove it from the pan. Cut into squares and enjoy © Heather Solos Cuisine: American / Category: Cook It What do you need to make microwave peanut butter fudge?1 cup butter + extra for greasing1 cup peanut butter1 tsp vanilla1 lb powdered sugara large microwave-safe container, I like to use my 8 cup batter bowlan 8×8 inch panfoilwax paperspatulaAnything to be aware of when making peanut butter fudge with kids?

This is a kid-friendly recipe with supervision. The peanut butter mixture is very hot. If your child is young, you need to steady the bowl to ensure they do not splatter themselves, as with any candy this can cause a severe burn.

Even though this is a microwave recipe, your child needs to be stove-ready to handle the recipe on their own due to the temperatures involved.

Enjoy!

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