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Easy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

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A quick and simple no-bake fudge recipe using only five ingredients, delivering a silky smooth peanut butter cup flavor perfect for last-minute desserts and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth preferred)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt 1 cup milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy (about 1-2 minutes). Alternatively, melt using a double boiler.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually sift in 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Stir well until fully incorporated and thick but pliable.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate into the peanut butter mixture and fold gently but thoroughly with a rubber spatula until smooth and uniform.
  6. Transfer the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly. Optionally, sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups or peanuts on top.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm, or freeze for 30-45 minutes for faster setting (avoid freezing solid).
  8. Lift fudge out using parchment paper edges and slice into small squares with a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried for clean cuts.

Notes

If fudge is too soft when mixing, add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Melt chocolate in short bursts and stir often to avoid seizing. Sift powdered sugar to prevent lumps. Chill fudge thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts. Use parchment paper for easy removal.

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