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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    Modified: Apr 24, 2024 · Published: Dec 9, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 2 Comments

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge– a double-layered fudge that combines rich chocolate fudge and creamy peanut butter fudge into one smooth and creamy treat! You can’t go wrong combining these two classic flavors!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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    • The Best Homemade Fudge
    • Why this fudge is the best
    • Ingredients Needed for Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Storage Tips
    • How long is fudge good for?
    • Expert Tips
    • More Holiday Recipes
    • Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    The Best Homemade Fudge

    Homemade fudge is a Holiday staple. With so many flavor options, fudge makes the perfect addition to any goodie tray assembled.  In fact, this fudge has become a yearly tradition that my hubby makes. Yes, you read that right. My HUBBY is the one that has perfected fudge.

    Growing up, my mom made her famous Fantasy Fudge. She would double, triple, or even quadruple her recipe to make sure each tray she assembled had plenty to devour.

    When my hubby and I married, he was introduced to her fudge and immediately fell in love. Since my hubby and I are big chocolate peanut butter fans, he began taste testing several variations until he came up with this perfect combination. His initial thought was to add peanut butter into the Fantasy Fudge, but the end result just didn’t work. When he decided to try this two layered version, that is when the magic happened. Each layer was smooth and creamy, and when combined, they created a mouthwatering flavor that just couldn’t be beat! Since then, it has become a Holiday staple, in addition to the family favorite fudge!

    Why this fudge is the best

    Taking one bite, you’ll see just why I feel confident in calling this fudge “the BEST”! However, here are a few reasons:

    • Flavor Packed- chocolate and peanut butter combined. Need I say more?
    • Quick to Prepare- you can have this prepped and cooling in under 20 minutes
    • Freezes Perfectly- get a head start on your Holiday baking and make this up to 2 months in advance as it is freezer friendly
    • Makes plenty for everyone- since you cut this into small pieces, you can typically get 30+ servings from each batch
    • No Baking required– yep, this fudge is made entirely in the saucepan

    Cut Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge on a holiday plate

    Ingredients Needed for Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    The texture of this fudge is spot on. Each bite melts in your mouth with creamy chocolatey peanut butter perfection. Scroll below for printable recipe card with ingredient amounts and directions.

    • Sugar
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Evaporated Milk
    • Chocolate Chips- I use semi-sweet and have found them to add the best flavoring to this recipe
    • Marshmallow Fluff
    • Vanilla Extract- use pure versus imitation
    • Peanut Butter- creamy

    Step by Step Instructions

    1. Line an 8×8 baking pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

    For Chocolate Layer

    1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar, butter and evaporated milk.
    2. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cook to 234 F, or about 4 more minutes. *Be very careful not to burn the sugar/butter/milk mixture
    Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, fluff, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are blended.
    Pour into greased pan, spreading evenly. Allow to cool on the counter.

    For Peanut Butter Layer

    1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar, butter and evaporated milk.
    2. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cook to 234 F, or about 4 more minutes. *Be very careful not to burn the sugar/butter/milk mixture
    3. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, fluff, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are blended.
    4. Pour over chocolate layer, and allow to set on the counter for at least an hour.
    5. Flip fudge onto cutting board and cut into 1″ x 1″ pieces.

    Festive Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    Storage Tips

    SLICE: Cut the fudge into small squares and serve at room temperature for very soft consistency. You can serve this chilled as well, but it won’t be as smooth and creamy.

    STORE: Store the peanut butter chocolate fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    FREEZER: Wrap the fudge in wax paper and then with aluminum foil. The fudge will keep in the freezer for about 4 months when frozen this way.

    How long is fudge good for?

    In my house, it gets eaten up quickly! Here are some tips in case it lasts longer than a few days in yours!

    Airtight Container at room temperature- up to 3 weeks

    Freezer- 4 months

    Cutting the chocolate peanut butter fudge

    Expert Tips

    • Fudge slices best with a sharp chef’s knife.
    • This easy fudge is ideal for the holidays! It’s perfect to add to your dessert table at home or even nicer to make as gifts for teachers, friends, and family.
    • Warm the knife first by running it under hot water. Dry the knife with a clean cloth and begin to slice the fudge.
    • Watch the sugar mixture carefully because if it burns or overheats even a few degrees, the texture of the fudge becomes dry and crumbly.
    • Slice the fudge into small pieces because it is quite rich.
    • Add this to any and every Holiday tray you can as it makes the perfect addition and becomes the favorite at any gathering.

    two layers of fudge combined

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    Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Creamy and rich, this chocolate peanut butter fudge is simple to make and a favorite during the Holiday season!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 32
    Calories 136 kcal

    Equipment

    • Sauce Pan
    • 8x8 baking pan
    • candy thermometer

    Ingredients
      

    Chocolate Layer

    • 1-½ cups sugar
    • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ⅓ cup evaporated milk
    • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup marshmallow fluff
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Peanut Butter Layer

    • 1-½ cups sugar
    • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ⅓ cup evaporated milk
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • ½ cup marshmallow fluff
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Line an 8×8 baking pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

    For Chocolate Layer

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar, butter and evaporated milk
    • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cook to 234 F, or about 4 more minutes. *Be very careful not to burn the sugar / butter / milk mixture*
    • Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, fluff, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are blended
    • Pour into greased pan, spreading evenly. Allow to cool on the counter.

    For Peanut Butter Layer

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar, butter and evaporated milk
    • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cook to 234 F, or about 4 more minutes. *Be very careful not to burn the sugar / butter / milk mixture*
    • Remove from heat and add peanut butter, fluff, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are blended
    • Pour over chocolate layer, and allow to set on the counter for at least an hour. *cooling in the fridge will affect the texture*
    • Flip fudge onto cutting board and cut into 1" x 1" pieces.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2piecesCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Stephanie says

      December 31, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      Can your fudge be left out or does it need to be kept in the fridge?

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      • Kristin says

        January 02, 2021 at 11:51 am

        Either works, but I prefer mine on the counter, room temperature! It won’t lose its shape and is delicious!

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