My Famous Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

I am excited to share my Peanut Butter Fudge recipe with you today. With only five ingredients, this is a treat that everyone loves. 

Peanut butter fudge is in the same category as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but homemade. It’s sweet and salty and very delicious. I have served peanut butter fudge at our Christmas Party for thirty years. It’s the first dessert to disappear, and my friends often request that I bring my Peanut Butter Fudge to events and parties. It’s that good!

Today, I have joined some very talented blogger friends, and we are featuring twenty different holiday dessert recipes. Be sure to check them out at the bottom of this blog post.

I have served Peanut Butter Fudge at our holiday party for as long as I can remember. It’s a great dessert because you can freeze it and bring out as much as you need anytime during the holidays.

Homemade peanut butter fudge is a timeless treat that holds a special place in many hearts and kitchens. Its popularity stems from a combination of taste, tradition, and simplicity. Here are the key reasons why it’s such a beloved dessert:

Irresistible Flavor

Peanut butter fudge perfectly balances creamy, nutty, and sweet flavors. The richness of peanut butter pairs beautifully with the buttery, sugary base, creating a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s hard to resist. For peanut butter lovers, it’s the ultimate indulgence.

Nostalgic Appeal

For many, homemade peanut butter fudge is a dessert tied to family traditions and holidays. It’s a recipe passed down through generations, often made during Christmas or other festive gatherings. The smell and taste of freshly made fudge can evoke warm memories of childhood and loved ones.

Easy to Make

Unlike other confections requiring special equipment or complicated techniques, peanut butter fudge is straightforward. Most recipes require only a few pantry staples—peanut butter, sugar, chocolate, butter, and graham cracker crumbs—and can be whipped up quickly. It’s an accessible treat for both seasoned bakers and beginners.

Perfect for Gifting

Peanut butter fudge is a popular choice for holiday gifts or party favors. Its rich texture, portability, and long shelf life make it an ideal treat to package in decorative tins or boxes. It’s a heartfelt, homemade gift that’s easy to share.

Crowd-Pleaser

Peanut butter fudge appeals to people of all ages. Its creamy texture and indulgent flavor make it a universally loved dessert at parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.

Comfort Food

In times of stress or celebration, peanut butter fudge offers a comforting sweetness. Its rich, satisfying flavor can lift spirits and provide a small moment of joy, making it a popular choice for treating yourself or others.

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What You Need to Make Peanut Butter Fudge

My Peanut Butter Fudge recipe has only five ingredients. They are chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and butter. It’s that simple to make.

The peanut butter and graham cracker mixture has a texture similar to oatmeal. It may seem a bit sticky at first. If the rubber spatula sticks, spread the back of a large metal spoon into the pan.

The chocolate and peanut butter fudge recipe is so easy to follow! First, you create a graham cracker and peanut butter layer.

Then melt the chocolate with butter, layer it over the peanut butter, and spread it flat in the pan.

Enjoy the recipe, and make sure to try this fabulous treat. It’s so good!

Commonly Asked Questions

How long does peanut butter fudge take to set?

This recipe makes a delicious chocolate and peanut butter fudge. Once the fudge has set, you need to cut it into squares. It doesn’t take long for the fudge to set, no more than 45 – 60 minutes in the refrigerator and it is ready to eat.

Does peanut butter fudge need to be refrigerated?

Unlike many other candy recipes, peanut butter fudge can actually be stored in the refrigerator.  If you choose to refrigerate it, store it in a tightly sealed container.

How do you store peanut butter fudge?

To keep peanut butter fudge fresh, store it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Allow fudge to come to room temperature before serving. You can also freeze fudge for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.

Can the recipe be modified?

I have one friend who likes more chocolate on his peanut butter fudge. I continuously adapt when I get requests, so we double the chocolate listed in the recipe. And the fudge was so good. You can also replace the chunky peanut butter with smooth peanut butter. And change the chocolate.

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Twenty Holiday Treat Recipes

And now I am sharing twenty-holiday treat recipes from some of my favorite bloggers. Look at these fabulous desserts! Yum!

Peppermint Whipped Cream by Ella Claire & Co. | Fondant Christmas Cupcakes by Craftberry Bush | Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle by anderson + grant | Dairy Free 6 Ingredient Salted Caramels by Zevy Joy | No Bake Healthy Coconut Bars by Tidbits

Easy Peppermint Bark by Jenna Kate at Home | Black Walnut Christmas Cake by Inspired by Charm | Chocolate Covered Marshmallows with Salted Pretzel Topping by Boxwood Avenue | Christmas Popcorn by Town and Country Living | Snowman Cheese Ball by Julie Blanner

Slow Cooker Candied Pecans by Live Laugh Rowe | Fudgy Peppermint Coconut Flour Brownies by Farmhouse on Boone | Hot Peppermint Mocha by Shabbyfufu | Homemade Take 5 Peanut Butter Cups by Chronicles of Home | Slow Cooker Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels by Nest of Posies

Berry Topped Chocolate Cake by French Country Cottage | Pecan Butter Tart Bars by So Much Better With Age | Chocolate Pinecones by My Sweet Savannah | Peanut Butter Fudge by My 100 Year Old Home | Simple Holiday Fudge by House 214 Design

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