Easy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge You Can't Live Without
Easy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge is the perfect Christmas dessert. It's an easy recipe to make and great for gifts around the holidays. Y'all will enjoy the easy fudge recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Rest Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 27 pieces
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt
Chocolate Fudge
- 5 ounces 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 5 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 7 ounce jar marshmallow cream or marshmallow fluff
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Peanut Butter Fudge
- 5 ounces 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 5 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 7 ounce jar marshmallow cream
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Pecans and peanuts optional for adding to the top
Chocolate Fudge
Add the evaporated milk, butter, salt, and sugar to a medium size pan. Cook on medium-high until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees (or cook for 4 minutes after a full rolling boil starts).
Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow cream, vanilla, and chocolate chips.
Pour into greased pan.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Add the evaporated milk, butter, salt, and sugar to a medium size pan. Cook on medium-high until candy thermometer reaches 234-degrees (or cook for 4 minutes after a full rolling boil starts).
Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow cream, vanilla, and peanut butter.
Pour over chocolate fudge.
Sprinkle some pecans and peanuts over the top for added decor if you'd like. (Optional)
Allow it to set up for at least three hours.
Nutrition information is approximate.
TIP: You can leave this fudge at room temperature, or put in the refrigerator. It will be softer at room temperature.
Be sure not to let the thermometer touch the pan when checking the temperature, or you will get an incorrect reading.
Serving: 1.5 piece | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g