The classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter shines in this simple Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutter Butter Fudge. No can candy thermometer needed!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutter Butter Fudge
Fudge is one of those two-bite indulgences that everyone is drawn to on a dessert table. This peanut butter fudge is rich and has the surprise of crushed nutter butter cookies nestled inside. The crushed cookies are an added bonus to the texture and also serve to bind the fudge itself. Most people are intimated by making fudge that requires a candy thermometer but, this particular variation doesn't need it. Another option is this recipe for easy Pretzel Avalanche Fudge that's so simple the kids can even help.
Tips for Making Peanut Butter Fudge
- In order for this fudge to firm properly, you'll need to refrigerate it until it's completely firm before attempting to cut into pieces. Once firmed, it will keep it's shape nicely and cut into beautiful squares.
- Use a super sharp knife to give the fudge the most clean edges when cutting.
- Store this fudge chilled for the best results, bring to room temperature for serving.
- This fudge may be made up to one week in advance.
- If you prefer, you may line the pan with wax paper or parchment leaving an overhang to remove from the pan for cutting.
Gift Peanut Butter Fudge to Friends and Family
Give this fudge as a gift to that special friend, neighbor, coach or teacher or keep it for yourself to enjoy. If you choose to keep some for yourself, rest assured your secret is safe with me.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutter Butter Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 14 oz cans sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- 2 cups peanut butter baking chips
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 Nutter Butter cookies chopped
- 1 10 oz package milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup peanuts chopped
Instructions
- Liberally butter the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch pan. Alternatively, line with parchment or aluminum foil, leaving enough overhang to easily remove from the pan. Butter the foil.
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan melt together the sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter. Cook over medium stirring constantly until bubbly. Allow to bubble for 2 minutes. Don't walk away.
- Remove from the heat and add the peanut butter chips and vanilla. Stir until the chips have completely melted. If needed. move the pot back onto the stove over low heat while stirring constantly. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in the chopped nutter butter cookies. Pour into the prepared pan. Spread evenly.
- Chill while you prepare the topping.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat in 20 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat until the chips have completely melted then add 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup. Mix well.
- Pour the melted chocolate on top of the fudge and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or until completely cooled and firm. Cut into desired size pieces.
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Theresa Meehan Currie
I will have to make this my guys love anything peanut butter and chocolate. I do have a question, my brother showed up a week or so ago with a 4 lb box of fudge. It was frozen so I let it thaw a little and cut it into 1lb blocks and put 3 back in the freezer. Is there anything I can do with this fudge besides keep hiding from the hubby??? Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Melissa
Hi Theresa, wow how nice 4 lbs of fudge! Well, you could stuff chocolate chip cookies with cubes of fudge or eat it all on it's own. Enjoy!
Melissa
Fudge can be tricky but I love your attitude. Wishing you fudge-making success!
Connie Branecki
I have not had much success making homeade fudge, but that doesn't mean I don't want to keep trying! We all like nutter butter cookies at our house and I like that this fudge is a little thinner as some times peanut butter fudge can be a little rich! Thanks Melissa!