Peanut Butter Fudge Made With Only 2 Ingredients

This delicious peanut butter fudge recipe is easy to fall in love with. It's made with only 2 ingredients and results in the smoothest and creamiest peanut butter fudge ever! Trust me, you'll love making this delicious fudge as much as you will eating it.

The Best Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Who doesn't love peanut butter fudge? I mean, it's basically a more delicious way of just eating straight peanut butter out of the jar. And peanut butter eaten out of the jar is the best.

Well, this homemade peanut butter fudge has all of the creamy peanut butter flavor you'd want with a soft, and just the most wonderful texture.

And while most fudge recipes are difficult to make with a tedious cooking process and a candy thermometer, this fudge recipe is remarkably easy! Seriously, you'll think I'm joking when you get into the process.

Plus, the only thing you need to make it is two simple ingredients! Equal portions of creamy peanut butter and vanilla frosting combine to make a sweet, creamy, and dreamy fudge that everyone will absolutely love. 

Since it's always a hit and so easy, this fudge recipe is a wonderful holiday season treat. You can whip it up alongside something like these chocolate marshmallow cookies or no bake Oreo pie for a holiday dessert spread.

But this creamy peanut butter fudge is delicious throughout the entire year, so don't just wait for the holiday season to make it! It also makes a great quick weeknight dessert or an easy treat to put out if you're hosting.

Now, let's take a look at the two ingredients you'll need to make this peanut buttery fudge recipe.

Ingredients

This is the easiest peanut butter fudge recipe you'll find, and the ingredient list just goes to show it.

Only two easily accessible ingredients are required. In fact, you may already have them in your pantry!

Now, here are the decadent peanut butter fudge ingredients:

• 8 oz. Creamy Peanut Butter 
• 8 oz. Vanilla Frosting

That's it! Just two ingredients and you're well on your way to making this delicious old fashioned fudge recipe . Occasionally I will top my peanut butter fudge with powdered sugar,  though this is optional.

Now, when it comes to peanut butter, I prefer smooth peanut butter like Jiff or natural peanut butter works too.  As for the vanilla frosting, any store-bought vanilla frosting works great.

By the way, if you like the idea of this recipe and love chocolate fudge, you have to try this chocolate peanut butter fudge next. It's another creamy fudge made with peanut butter and chocolate frosting instead of vanilla. 

And if you love chocolate and peanut butter, aka Reese's cups, give this no bake peanut butter pie a try. It has a decadent peanut buttery filling on a chocolate pie crust.

Ways To Change Up This Peanut Butter Fudge

So, this old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe is easy to switch up and change the flavor profile.

Here are some of my favorite ways to make this peanut butter fudge recipe a little differently each time:

• Peanut butter explosion: Add Reese's cups, Reese's pieces, and peanut butter chips on top of the fudge before refrigerating.
• Peanut butter chocolate chip fudge: Top the fudge with chocolate chips before refrigerating.
• Marshmallow cream fudge: Once your peanut butter fudge mixture has been poured into your prepared pan, add spoonfuls of marshmallow cream or fluff on top and swirl it into the fudge with a toothpick.
• Peanut butter cheesecake fudge: Swap half of the vanilla frosting with cream cheese.
• Oreo peanut butter fudge: Add crushed Oreos to the fudge mixture and mix them in.

How To Make Peanut Butter Fudge

As I've mentioned a few times, this is a super easy peanut butter fudge recipe. And not only because of the ingredients, but because of the process of making it too.

You don't need to use the stovetop, and it literally takes under 5 minutes to whip up!

By the way, if you want to watch me make this recipe, check out this video.

With all that said, let's not waste any more time and get to it!

Step 1: Combine The Ingredients

First, you're going to add the jar of creamy peanut butter and vanilla frosting to a microwave-safe bowl.

Then microwave the peanut butter and frosting in two, 1-minute intervals. Stir constantly between each interval until the peanut butter and frosting are thoroughly combined.

Step 2: Pour The Mixture into a Pan

Next, line a loaf pan or square pan with parchment paper. Any size actually works really great, it will just change the thickness of the fudge. But if you don't know what to use, a 9x9 or 8x8 works really well.

Now transfer the peanut butter fudge mixture to the prepared pan and smooth out the top of it with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon. 

Step 3: Chill The Fudge

Once the fudge is in the pan, transfer it to the fridge and let it chill for about an hour or until the fudge sets. 

Step 4: Slice & Serve

When an hour is up, or the peanut butter fudge has set, let it thaw for a few minutes at room temperature.

Then slice it into about 8 squares, serve, and enjoy!

How To Store Peanut Butter Fudge

As I just mentioned, this peanut butter fudge recipe will make about 8 squares. So if you want more, I recommend using 16 ounces of peanut butter and 16 ounces of frosting, so you'll have double the amount of fudge.

Either way, if you're serving it to a group of people, odds are that you won't have any fudge leftover. But if you do, transfer the squares of fudge into an airtight container and refrigerate for about 2-3 weeks.

And if you want to keep it for longer, you can freeze peanut butter fudge for up to 6 months! Just store it in an airtight container with sheets of parchment paper between the fudge layers or in a freezer-safe bag.

How To Thaw Fudge

If you freeze the fudge or let it chill in the refrigerator, it makes an incredibly delicious cold treat. I like to just take it right out of the fridge and eat it cold. 

But if you want to soften it up, let it thaw at room temperature for a few minutes until softened. If you're thawing the frozen fudge, it will take a few minutes longer.

Wrapping It All Up

That is how to make peanut butter fudge! This is hands down the best peanut butter fudge recipe you'll find. It's the perfect no bake dessert that is sure to please adults and kids alike!

Whether it be for the holiday season, or when you just want to satisfy that sweet tooth craving, this is the best fudge recipe for you.

With a melty texture and decadent flavor, you'll always be looking for an excuse to make this easy peanut butter fudge!

If you gave this fudge recipe a try, leave a comment below and let us know how it went. And for more recipes, check out our Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Oh and for more easy fudge recipes, give this Christmas cookie fudge and Fireball fudge a try next!

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