Peanut Butter Fudge
"Fudge not flavored with chocolate, but peanut butter."
Serves Makes about 3 pounds. | Prep Time 5 minutes | Cook Time 20-30 minutesWhy I Love This Recipe
Peanut butter fudge is my daughter's favorite. It is creamy and delcious. She prefers creamy peanut butter, I like chunky better, so we make both.
Ingredients You'll Need
1 1/2 sticks butter
3 c. sugar
7 oz. can evaporated milk
7 oz. marshmallow creme
10 oz.. jar peanut butter, creamy or chunky
Directions
First check your candy thermometer using the instuction in the chocolate fudge recipe. In a heavy pan mix together butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and marshmellow creme. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, wiping down pan with moist cloth to prevent sugar crystals forming and making candy grainy. Cook to softball 238F. Remove from heat, add peanut butter. Mixer with a hand mixer until candy is blended, smooth, and creamy. Pour into a well buttered 9"X13" pan. Cool completely overnight, then cut into serving pieces. Freezes well.
