Ingredients:
1 cup (250g) unsalted butter
1 cup (240 ml) milk
3 cups (600g) granulated sugar
1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
A pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor)
๐ณ Equipment:
Medium saucepan
Wooden spoon or spatula
Mixing bowl
8ร8 inch square pan
Parchment paper
๐จโ๐ณ Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
Line your baking pan with parchment paper.
Leave some paper hanging over the edges so you can easily lift the fudge out later.
Step 2: Cook the Base
In a saucepan, add:
Butter
Milk
Granulated sugar
Turn heat to medium and stir continuously.
๐ Keep stirring until everything melts and becomes smooth.
Step 3: Boil the Mixture
Once it starts boiling, let it boil for 2โ3 minutes.
Stir constantly so it doesnโt burn.
โ ๏ธ Donโt overcook, or the fudge will become too hard.
Step 4: Add Peanut Butter & Vanilla
Remove from heat.
Immediately add:
Peanut butter
Vanilla extract
Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Add Powdered Sugar
Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing.
Stir well until the mixture becomes thick and smooth.
Step 6: Set the Fudge
Pour the mixture into your prepared pan.
Spread evenly with a spatula.
Step 7: Cool & Cut
Let it cool at room temperature for 2โ3 hours
OR
Refrigerate for about 1 hour for faster setting.
Once firm, lift it out and cut into squares (like in your picture).
๐ก Tips for Perfect Fudge:
Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture.
Stir constantly while cooking to avoid burning.
Donโt overboil โ timing is very important.
If too soft โ chill longer
If too hard โ next time boil less