Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

5 stars (3 ratings)

This easy peanut butter fudge recipe is made in just 5 minutes with only 4 simple ingredients! Creamy, rich, and so peanut buttery!

Prep Time1

Cook Time4

Total Time5

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy peanut butter fudge, how to make peanut butter fudge, peanut butter fudge, peanut butter fudge recipe

Servings: 1-inch squares

Calories: 90kcal

1 1/2 cups peanut butter*
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (use up to 2 teaspoons if you like it sweet & salty)
4 cups powdered sugar
chopped peanuts (optional garnish)

Lightly mist an 8x8-inch pan with non-stick spray, and line with parchment.
Place the peanut butter, butter, and salt in a large mixing bowl, cover it with a paper towel, and microwave on 100% power for 2 minutes.
Stir the mixture until smooth, re-cover, and microwave for another 2 minutes.
Beat in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the fudge is smooth and all the sugar is fully incorporated (it will be very stiff).
Working quickly while the fudge is still warm, transfer it to the prepared pan, pressing it into an even layer.
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if using.
Allow to fully cool and set up, then cut into 1-inch squares.

*Use regular sweetened & salted peanut butter (creamy or crunchy); natural peanut butter may be too oily to work properly. I prefer this brand.