Decadent 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
This 5-ingredient recipe delivers a rich and satisfying chocolate peanut butter fudge, perfect for a quick sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter and butter together. Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder along with the powdered sugar.
- You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different nut flavor.
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg