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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is a two-ingredient fudge that is creamy, rich, and smooth. It just takes chocolate frosting and peanut butter to make this easy treat.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is creamy, decadent, and only takes two ingredients to make. You can’t go wrong combining these two classic flavors into one incredibly delicious dessert that comes together in just minutes. This chocolate peanut butter fudge is simple to make and will soon be your new favorite treat.
If you love this easy fudge recipe you’ll also want to make Microwave Fudge, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Easy Reese’s Pieces Fudge.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients
You will need:
- 16 ounces chocolate frosting
- 2 ½ cups creamy peanut butter divided
PRO TIP: Use processed peanut butter instead of an all-natural peanut butter – it will blend more smoothly with the frosting.
Substitutions and Additions
FROSTING: Use any kind of canned chocolate frosting for your peanut butter chocolate fudge.
MIX-INS: Add nuts, fruit, milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, or whatever other ingredients you’d like into the mixture.
PEANUT BUTTER: Add more texture to your sweet chocolate fudge by using crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
STEP ONE: Line an 8×8-inch square glass baking dish with parchment paper.
STEP TWO: Place frosting and 2 cups of peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
STEP THREE: Heat frosting/peanut butter for 30 seconds at a time, stirring until melted and smooth to form the fudge mixture.
STEP FOUR: Spread about ⅓ of the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
STEP FIVE: Drop the remaining ½ cup of peanut butter in ½ to 1 teaspoon spoonfuls over the fudge mixture.
STEP SIX: Spread the remaining fudge mixture over the peanut butter drops. Place fudge in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until firm.
STEP SEVEN: Lift the fudge from the baking dish by the parchment paper and cut it into pieces.
PRO TIP: This delicious fudge gets pretty soft at room temperature so store fudge in the refrigerator.
How to Serve Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
This homemade chocolate peanut butter fudge is a yummy treat anytime you have a craving for these two classic flavors. Enjoy your decadent fudge with a drink like iced tea or whipped hot chocolate. Always popular during the holidays, this easy fudge would be great for parties, at a cookie exchange, or to give as homemade gifts.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store this easy chocolate fudge in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
IN THE FREEZER: This fudge freezes well in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. It is best to separate the pieces of fudge with wax paper so they don’t stick together.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is a two-ingredient fudge that is smooth and rich. Something marvelous happens when you combine chocolate and peanut butter, and this delectable fudge proves it yet again. Delight your tastebuds when you whip up this decadent treat.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use other nut butters in this recipe?
This easy recipe works best with a processed peanut butter. You could try something like WOW butter but any nut butters that are all natural may not turn out as well.
Can I freeze this fudge?
This chocolate fudge recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.
Does the fudge need to be refrigerated?
The fudge does need to be refrigerated, otherwise, it will get too soft sitting on the counter.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is a two-ingredient fudge that is creamy, rich, and smooth. It just takes chocolate frosting and peanut butter to make this easy treat.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces chocolate frosting
- 2 ½ cups creamy peanut butter divided
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch square glass baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place frosting and 2 cups of peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat frosting/peanut butter for 30 seconds at a time, stirring until melted and smooth to form the fudge mixture.
- Spread about ⅓ of the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Drop the remaining ½ cup of peanut butter in ½ to 1 teaspoon spoonfuls over the fudge mixture.
- Spread the remaining fudge mixture over the peanut butter drops. Place fudge in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Lift the fudge from the baking dish by the parchment paper and cut it into pieces.
Notes
PRO TIP: Use processed peanut butter instead of an all-natural peanut butter – it will blend more smoothly with the frosting.
PRO TIP: This delicious fudge gets pretty soft at room temperature so store fudge in the refrigerator.
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