Grandma's Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

Name: Grandma's Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 pound powdered sugar; 1.25 cups unsalted butter; 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

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This old-fashioned style of peanut butter fudge is not that easy to find out there. The ones I tend to run across always seem to be the soft, creamy version, which is not what I'm into. If it's going to feel like peanut butter in my mouth, then what's the point? No, I want something that feels dense and firm in my fingers but will almost instantly liquefy in when it hits my tongue.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on November 11, 2021

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

64

Yield:

64 small cubes

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Ingredients

1 pound powdered sugar
1 ¼ cups unsalted butter
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Sift sugar through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
Heat butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine and cook until bubbles appear on the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in salt and vanilla extract. Pour over powdered sugar in the bowl. Mix together using a spatula until smooth.
Spread mixture into an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Wrap fully and refrigerate until firm enough to cut but not too hard, 1 to 3 hours.
Unwrap fudge and cut into small cubes. Let warm up on the counter before cutting if needed.

Chef John's Grandma's Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge. Elder Mitchell

Chef's Notes:

This technique will work with other nut butters, smooth or chunky, like almond or cashew.

Use 1/4 teaspoon fine salt instead of kosher if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

95	Calories
7g	Fat
8g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 64
Calories 95
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 43mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
Calcium 4mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 41mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.