Peanut Butter Fudge

Submitted by Aunt Dawn

"This is a very sweet and creamy fudge. It reminds me of the fudge you get at the state fair. This is a recipe that I received from my wonderful mother-n-law. All my friends love this recipe and my chocolate fudge recipe. I give it away for Christmas gifts."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 30 pieces of fudge

ingredients

• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. mix the sugar and milk in a medium sauce pan.
2. boil 4 minutes or until soft ball stage (I go by the soft ball stage on the candy thermometer) take off the stove add the vanilla, peanut butter, and butter mix well until smooth line a 9x13 baking dish with aluminum foil pour ingredients into pan and let cool.
3. when completely cooled, cut into squares peel fudge from alum. foil. enjoy!

Reviews

[Crys804]

Very grainy and dissatisfying. I have made fudge several times in the past with no problems, but this fudge was anything but creamy. All I taste when I eat it is massive amounts of sugar grains. My roommate seems to enjoy it, however, so it can't be all bad. Still, this fudge is nowhere near what I expected. I will stick to recipes that include marshmallow cream from now on, as these are all I have used in the past (and these have all had the smooth, creamy texture I think of when I have fudge).

 

[marychadwick]

I have NEVER made fudge in my life, and this one was super easy and quick! I didn't have a candy thermometer so I timed the boiling, and kept a cup of cold water by my work area. It set up quick so I had to work fast to put it in the pan, but it tastes wonderful!! I'll be trying it again with chocolate instead of peanutbutter next time! Thanks for posting!!

 

[b1stewart]

I have always had trouble making fudge. This one was no different. But I think alot of time we don't take into account our thermometers. Mine turned out dry and set up instantly but when I tested my thermometer in water (heated water to a boil-knowing that 212F is boiling in this area). I found I was 12 degrees off. So before I blame the recipe I will either buy a new thermometer or calculate for the difference & try again. Thanks Aunt Dawn I bet I find it's fine next time but just so you know, hubby has already eaten half a pan of the other.

 

[CrazyCyndi]

Awesome! 5 Stars! My Mom makes the best PB fudge and I had lost her PB Fudge recipe. My son was making fudge for a fair contest and I found this recipe that was close to my Mom's and tried it...My Son walked away with a Fist Place Blue Ribbon! :) Only thing we did different was instead of 1 cup of milk we used a whole can (12 fl oz) evaproated milk. I was always told by my mom this is what makes the fudge creamy. We took the advice of others and used the wooden spoon..I sort of recall mom saying that too. Thanks so much! Don't tell Mom but we all think this recipe is better than hers....shhhhhh! :)

 

[mama5]

AWESOME!!I was looking for an easy yet tasty recipe and boy did I find it!!I followed the directions exactly and was rewarded with a yummy treat! I hope I have the willpower to leave some for my DH and kids!!Thanks for the recipe-I will definately make this again!