Oh, Fudge! Choco-Peanut Butter Fudge

This thick fudge satisfies both chocolate and peanut butter lovers.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 64
• Yields: 1 1/2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  whole milk
• 1⁄3 cup  unsweetened cocoa
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  tablespoon salted butter, plus extra for greasing pan
• 3  cups creamy peanut butter (Jif brand preferred)

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, mix together first four ingredients.Cook over medium heat until mixture has risen high in the pan and then come down, about 10 minutes.
2. Drop a little bit of the mixture into a small saucer of cold water. If it forms a ball, it is ready for the next step. Or, use a candy thermometer to check mixture for doneness; the thermometer should register 232 degrees.
3. Add vanilla and butter; stir well. Fold in peanut butter.
4. Fudge will harden quickly, so immediately spoon thick mixture into greased 8-by-8 inch glass or metal pan and smooth down with back of spoon.
5. Cool on counter for about 30 minutes, the cut into bite size pieces and serve. Store any extra, covered, in cool, dry place.