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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

    Published: November 4, 2018 · Updated: August 17, 2020 · By: Krissy · 11 Comments
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    Easy Peanut Butter Microwave Fudge Recipe

    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge requires no special cooking skills to make. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a microwave.

    This super sweet and simple microwave fudge couldn't be easier to make, and any peanut lovers will think it's delicious. It's perfect any time of year, but especially great for holidays!

    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

    Why this recipe works:

    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge is very similar to my Five Minute Microwave Fudge, except instead of chocolate, peanut butter is the star of this fudge. Oh my. I just came up with an idea. What if I were to combine the two?

    When we were kids we used to combine a scoop of peanut butter and some powdered sugar in a cup, give it a stir, and eat it with a spoon. Don't judge - it was good!

    This easy no cook peanut butter fudge reminds me of what we did as a kid, only this is about a million times better.

    How to make this recipe:

    I make two kinds of fudge. Old fashioned fudge that requires a stovetop and a candy thermometer and easy fudge that literally requires you to combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and pop it into the microwave.

    For my super easy recipe, I combine butter, peanut butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar in a large glass bowl. To cook this "no cook" fudge I alternate heating in the microwave and stirring until it's nice and smooth. At that point I pour it into a parchment lined 8-inch square pan.

    I do like a little crunch with my fudge so I press some crushed peanuts on top. I also love a little salty with my sweet so I sprinkle some flaked salt on top too. That's it! Super easy!

    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe for the microwave

    Make it for dessert. Make it when you have a sweet tooth that won't go away. Make it for Christmas and add it to your Christmas cookie tray. This peanut butter fudge it just too easy not to make!

    Even though I don't make this fudge the old fashioned way, I still think it tastes like old fashioned peanut butter fudge you'd find in a candy shop!

    How to make Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

    Related recipes:

    Love making fudge? Here are a few of my other favorite fudge recipes:

    • Five Minute Microwave Fudge
    • Eggnog Fudge
    • Easy Brown Butter Pecan Fudge
    • Snickers Peanut Butter Fudge
    Easy Peanut Butter Microwave Fudge Recipe

    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge requires no special cooking skills to make. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a microwave. This super sweet and simple microwave fudge couldn't be easier to make, and any peanut lovers will think it's delicious. It's perfect any time of year, but especially great for holidays!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes
    Scale: 64 pieces
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 pound confectioner's sugar
    • ¼ cup peanuts (crushed)
    • 1 teaspoon flaked salt

    Instructions

    • Line an 8 inch square baking pan with foil lined parchment paper.
    • Combine butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar in large microwave safe bowl. Cover with a plate and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Repeat one more time and stir. The mixture should be totally smooth and creamy.
    • Pour into prepared pan. Top with peanuts and salt, pressing them into the fudge. 
      Recipe for Easy Peanut Butter Fudge with salt flakes
    • Allow fudge to set at room temperature. If your house is warm and fudge doesn't appear to be setting, you can refrigerate. To slice, lift fudge out of pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 1 inch cubes.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 31mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Gwen Campbell

      December 19, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      I love your fudge recipes! I don’t have a microwave, sometimes it turns out dry. Sometimes it is moist and perfect. I can’t figure out why. Any tips for someone that is using a stove to make this recipe?

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      • Krissy

        December 21, 2020 at 3:41 pm

        It might have to do with how the butter melts. I would probably try to melt it over medium heat and not take it too far.

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      • Joey j

        March 13, 2021 at 1:57 pm

        A microwave heats everything rapidly Id preheat the pan to the average temperature of a microwave on high.. Same length of time. Then put the ingredients into a pan or pot that fits nicely into that (steamers work best) as to avoid burning the chocolate when it starts to bubble take 30 seconds off microwave time....

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    2. Ritu

      December 11, 2020 at 4:11 am

      Can you double this recipe?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 11, 2020 at 7:20 am

        absolutely!

        Reply
    3. Christi

      January 01, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      So should I use peanut butter that contains added sugar or the natural kind that doesn’t have added sugar? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Krissy

        January 09, 2020 at 2:29 pm

        It will work with either, so it's a matter of preference with respect to how sweet you like things. I tend to use natural peanut butter and then vary the amount of sugar based on taste.

        Reply
    4. Michelle Miller

      August 25, 2019 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      Whaaaaat! This sounds absolutely delicious! My family would love this! Pinning it!

      Reply
    5. Veena Azmanov

      August 25, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      Love Peanut as a flavor and this dessert option is yum. Looks like a party option too.

      Reply
    6. Michelle

      August 25, 2019 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      Fudge is my weakness! I can't wait to try this recipe because peanut butter is one of my favorite flavors

      Reply
    7. Liz

      August 25, 2019 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love crunchy and salty thing on chocolate too! Love how easy this is!

      Reply

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