Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chocolate-Peanut Butter Fudge
"This recipe is so easy to make. The fudge turns out smooth and rich. Just remember to move quickly once the mixture has been microwaved, or your fudge will be difficult to turn out into the pan. I have used this recipe as a base to create many variations of fudge simply by omitting and substituting ingredients. Any way it's made, it's yummy!"
- Ready In:
- 13mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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24
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 2⁄3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1⁄2 cup butter (one whole stick, solid)
- 1⁄2 cup cocoa powder
- 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 cup walnuts (optional)
directions
- With two tablespoons of softened butter (not melted), use clean bare hands to grease a 9-inch x 13-inch glass cake pan. Make sure to completely and evenly coat the pan.
- Place the following ingredients in an extra large microwavable glass mixing bowl in the order listed: powdered sugar, butter, cocoa, peanut butter and milk. Do not toss or mix. (Note: It is important to ensure there are no clumps in the powdered sugar, as you do not want unsightly white clumps throughout your smooth fudge.).
- Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes.
- Remove from microwave with oven mits and add vanilla.
- With a hand-held mixer, beat at medium-high speed until smooth.
- If desired, stir in walnuts.
- With a rubber spatula, turn out into previously greased cake pan and spread evenly.
- Chill for 1 hour or until solid.
- Cut into squares.
- Store refrigerated for up to two weeks (that is if it makes it that long!).
- VARIATIONS: Peanut Butter Fudge--omit cocoa powder, compensate for lack of dry ingredient with 2 tbs. extra powdered sugar and cook as directed. Chocolate Fudge--omit peanut butter, compensate for lack of moist ingredient with 2 extra tbs. butter and cook as directed.
Questions & Replies
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I have some 1/2 and 1/2 I'd like to use up. Can I use that instead of plain milk?
Reviews
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Mine didn't turn out as smooth as it could have been, even though I sifted the sugar, but it does taste great. It really is simple, with no worries about candy thermometers, etc. Thanks for sharing this.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
<p>My name is Rebecca, but my family and friends call me Becky. I am 33 years old and live in Rochester, New York, USA. I am a life-long resident of Western New York and can't say as I'd ever want to live anywhere else. I grew up on a small dairy farm in rural Western New York and love country living. Although my husband and I live in a suburb right now, we hope someday to move back to our roots and live a peaceful country life. <br /><br />My husband and I have been married for 10 years. We have a beautiful 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. I am amazed at how quickly our kids are growing and developing. I read a lot about and hold my own personal skepticism regarding the affects of additives such as preservatives, hormones, artificial colorings, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, allergens, etc. With the increasing number of children and adults with food allergies, I am suspicious that the last century of our nation's food industry improvements have contributed. I'm doing the best I can to protect my family from the risks, but it is difficult to avoid every additive. I have friends and family with food allergies and know how difficult it is to cope with food restrictions. I enjoy the challenge of cooking for those with food allergies but can't imagine making it an every-day affair.</p>
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