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I don’t say this lightly: this is the easiest fudge you will ever make. No candy thermometer. No scorched pots. No patience required. Just peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar doing a delicious little magic trick in your microwave. Dangerously addictive. You’ve been warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 16 small squares.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (regular, not natural\/drippy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (1 stick \/ 115g) salted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 cups (240g) powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Optional add-ins:<\/strong> \u00bc cup crushed peanuts, chocolate chips on top, or a swirl of melted chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper (leave overhang for easy lifting).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Melt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Microwave for 45 seconds. Stir. Microwave another 20\u201330 seconds until completely smooth and melted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Mix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Stir in vanilla (if using). Add powdered sugar and mix with a spatula until fully combined. It will look crumbly at first, then come together into a thick, smooth dough.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Press & Chill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula or your hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Refrigerate for 1\u20132 hours until completely firm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Cut & Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Lift out of pan using parchment. Cut into small squares (it’s rich!). Serve cold or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Fridge:<\/strong> 2 weeks in an airtight container. Freezer:<\/strong> 3 months (layer with parchment). Eat straight from the freezer\u2014it’s like peanut butter candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter fudge that tastes like a million bucks but costs pocket change. No boiling. No stirring forever. Just stir, pour, chill, devour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6],"tags":[22,27,23,26,25,24,28],"class_list":["post-34","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-desserts","category-quick_meals","tag-3-ingredient-fudge","tag-creamy-peanut-butter-fudge","tag-easy-fudge-recipe","tag-microwave-fudge","tag-no-bake-fudge","tag-peanut-butter-fudge","tag-quick-dessert"],"yoast_head":"\n
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