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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

June 12, 2014 by Playne Jayne 48 Comments

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

:: Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe ::

I can’t even remember the specifics of what was happening the day this fudge came on the scene.  Around here that’s saying a lot!  I do know it was a day everyone was kind of needing a little pick-me-up. Not so much down in the dumps, but desperate for something indulgent. We don’t do that usually and I didn’t have many options on hand.  I don’t know the specifics of how everyone’s woes were lamented, or what those pleading eyes looked like as I decided to brave the bare pantry shelves looking for some sort of means to wow them with panache.

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

This recipe doesn’t call for marshmallows or sweetened condensed milk! yay! Because I didn’t have any. May I just add that everyone not only survived the day but I was a total HERO. 🙂

Of course it’s a family favorite now – maybe because of how I wow’d them – but more likely because of the day we were all having and how these little gems were exactly what we needed. A little something special.  A little indulgence. We all remember how it made us feel.  That’s a huge connection with recipes in a family! I still remember how I felt sitting around the table with my siblings as a child having some of the dishes my mother would make.  And that’s exactly what I wanted to do for my family on that day – not feed them fudge, but build a memory.

It’s reminiscent of how my grandmother may have made fudge. It takes a tad longer, but as with many things, it’s so very worth the wait.  This fudge is far superior to any other fudge I’ve made and it’s tucked safely in my arsenal.

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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (I used creamy)
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In large saucepan bring brown and white sugar and milk to a boil
  2. Stir in peanut butter
  3. Reduce heat to medium
  4. Bring back to a boil stirring constantly
  5. Remove from heat when mixture is at soft ball stage (when dripped into cold water it forms a ball)
  6. Stir butter and vanilla into mixture stirring vigorously until fudge hardens (this takes 10 min or so)
  7. Pour fudge onto waxed paper lined cutting board
  8. Cut with knife when cooled
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If you’re having any doubts about taking the extra few minutes for this fudge than some of the quicker versions, let me push you over the edge:  It will put you in peanut butter heaven I can guarantee!

Do you have any other fudge flavors that are a favorite? Any unique fudges you can share with us? We’d love to learn from you!

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Comments

  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    I am so happy you posted this. I was just talking about bringing fudge to a party this weekend, but didn’t have a good recipe.
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:55 am

      Oh a party! How fun!!! I’d love to hear if you find it to be a crowd pleaser – if you make it, Robin!

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  2. Amanda A says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    yum!! I love fudge and add in peanut butter? You can’t go wrong with that.

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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Absolutely Amanda – peanut butter wins at everything! hahaha

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  3. Brandy M. says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    These look so delicious! It’s hard to pass up anything peanut butter!

    They have the look of homemade caramels which makes them even more enticing.
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:53 am

      Peanut butter always gets me Brandy – you’re right – they do sort of resemble caramels!

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  4. Angela S says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I haven’t made peanut butter fudge in ages. This looks so darn good!

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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Definitely fits nicely into the ‘so darn good’ category, Angela! Here’s to a batch real soon 🙂

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  5. Pam says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    I absolutely love peanut butter fudge, but I can’t remember the last time I made any. Now I’m going to have to make some soon! Thanks for the recipe.

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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:50 am

      You’re welcome Pam! I don’t think of making fudge often – of course talking about it is making me think of making it now! hahaha

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  6. Ann Bacciaglia says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    I love peanut butter. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It is now on my to make list.

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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Great Ann! I am a fellow peanut butter fan!!! If you make it I’d love to hear feedback!

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  7. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    June 12, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Oh my goodness, I am drooling. I so wish I was not on a diet! Yummy!
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Wipe your chin — this would be a perfect reward for reaching a goal:) I mean, not the whole batch but…. 😀

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  8. Amy Desrosiers says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    Yum, fudge and peanut butter are some of my favorite treats. I would love to try this recipe! Thank you!
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Peanut butter has some serious power, huh Amy?? I’d love to hear feedback if you do try it!

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  9. Jennifer Soltys says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    This sounds excellent. I might just have to make this for Father’s Day!!
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Great idea Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Debi@ The Spring Mount 6 Pack says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    I love fudge. I will have to try this and make it for my grandmother
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Debi – I’d LOVE to hear her reaction if you make it – Hope you enjoy!

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  11. Dawn Lopez says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    I’m such a sucker for good fudge! This sounds like an amazing recipe I must try one day very soon 🙂
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:45 am

      Aren’t we all suckers, Dawn??? hahaha! that’s funny – I must admit it was pretty cool pouring it out onto the cutting board!

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  12. Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Oh my! This is killing me! It looks amazing! :It reminds me of a caramel kind of treat! The peanut butter must taste incredible. Gotta try this! 🙂
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:43 am

      I have one 19 yr old sugar fiend in particular in the house Nancy and she is on my case all the time for more batches… it’s unreal! Good stuff = let us know if you try it!

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  13. Racquel says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Pinning this to make on the next rainy weekend! Brings back great child hood memories.

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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Thanks so much Racquel – we are so appreciative of you sharing it! Here’s to a rainy weekend soon in your future! 🙂

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  14. Brett Martin says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    Mmm, I remember eating these as a little girl! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Absolutely Brett – I have been cooking interchangeably with almond butter specifically and have never run into trouble! Let us know if you try it!!!

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  15. Emily says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:27 am

    Oh my yummy! Do you think this would work with all nut butters?
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  16. tammileetips says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:51 am

    That looks amazing! I have a weakness for peanut butter and sweets.
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Me too- Tammilee… peanut butter has some magical powers!

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  17. Janice says

    June 13, 2014 at 2:10 am

    Oh yum!
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:38 am

      Exactly, Janice! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

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  18. Liz Mays says

    June 13, 2014 at 7:52 am

    Oh boy, does homemade fudge ever sound good about now! This looks fantastic!
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:38 am

      It really is, Liz – I was actually glad I didn’t have the ingredients on hand for a quick fudge!

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  19. StacieinAtlanta says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:40 am

    That fudge looks so good! I want a piece! There is nothing like home made fudge.
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  20. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Hmmm, a friends mom used to make this, so this recipe is very nostalgic to me. I need to try and make it myself!!
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  21. kristin says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    YUM! I have always wanted to try to make my own fudge! This looks easy too, great recipe!
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      If you’ve never made it you are in for a huge treat, Kristin!

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  22. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    June 13, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Wow that is so simple to make! My hubby and oldest son will love it!
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    • Playne Jayne says

      June 13, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      You’ll have to let us know if you make it – and if they enjoy!

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  23. Stefani Tolson says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:57 am

    This looks really good. I love fudge but have never attempted to make my own. Yummy!
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  24. Sonja says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Sounds great, but was wondering if you use an electric mixer or do it all by hand. I have arthritis in my hands and not sure I could stir it for ten minutes. Thanks.

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    April 27, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
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