If you're looking for a dessert recipe that's big on flavor and easy on effort, try making this Easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe in the microwave!
36small squares
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Chill Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2sticks16 tablespoons unsalted butter
1cupcreamy peanut butter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1poundpowdered sugar
Instructions
In a microwave safe bowl combine the butter and peanut butter and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth and combined.
Add the vanilla to the peanut butter mixture and stir.
Add the powdered sugar to a large bowl. Pour in the peanut butter mixture. Stir together until everything is combined and is a creamy texture.
Line an 8x8 square pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper with excess foil or paper hanging off the side. Spread the fudge into the prepared pan smoothing out the top with an offset spatula. Refrigerate 2 hours until completely cool and set.
For a stovetop version combine the peanut butter and butter in a medium saucepan on the stove over medium low heat and stir until completely melted and combined in Step 1.Using a sharp knife, cut the fudge into 1-inch pieces.Small squares are perfect for this rich fudge; a little goes a long way!Store leftovers in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, you can refrigerate the fudge. Make sure it's it's tightly wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out or absorbing odors from the refrigerator.
Notes
For a stovetop version combine the peanut butter and butter in a medium saucepan on the stove over medium low heat and stir until completely melted and combined in Step 1.Using a sharp knife, cut the fudge into 1-inch pieces.Small squares are perfect for this rich fudge; a little goes a long way!Store leftovers in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, you can refrigerate the fudge. Make sure it's it's tightly wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out or absorbing odors from the refrigerator.