Some recipes are worth waiting for — like this old-fashioned peanut butter fudge, the kind of treat a mother makes at Christmas and hands down to her children. Rich, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth smooth, this classic stovetop fudge comes together in minutes and sets up beautifully every time. No wonder it disappears by the batch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
- In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, marshmallow creme, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth and glossy.
- Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Let cool at room temperature for 2–3 hours, or refrigerate until firm.
- Lift from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 1-inch squares.
Wrap squares in wax paper for gift-giving, or keep them in an airtight container at room temperature — this is one Christmas tradition worth keeping all year long.
