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Our rich & creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge layers together our two favorite flavors. This easy fudge is made in the microwave for a fool proof, ultra creamy fudge every time!
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Bring on the Christmas celebrations – we’re ready for fudge season!
Buckeye Fudge Made in the Microwave!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m talking cookies and cakes and candies and twinkly lights and snowy streets and packages all tied up with ribbon.
I have always loved the holiday season but for some reason, this year, I’m just really extra feeling it.
I think it’s the distinct lack of fudge I’ve had around the last few months. I’m ready for fudge season and all the creamy dreamy goodness that comes along with it.
I’m not a fan of fussy recipes, so we’re keeping it ultra simple with this foolproof fudge recipe that is made entirely in the microwave!
You’re going to love the peanut butter layer – so creamy and packed with as much peanut butter as possible so we get a nice balance of sweetness. Then there’s the chocolate layer that is so thick and, well, fudgy.
This one is perfect for gifting to friends and family this holiday season. But I won’t blame you if you don’t want to share!
♥ What You’ll Love About This Recipe:
- Easy: With just a few simple ingredients, a microwave, and your fridge it’s so easy to prepare this chocolate peanut butter fudge! We love how simple this recipe is compared to some other homemade fudge recipes that involve candy thermometers and boiling sugar.
- Gifting: Fudge is a Christmas favorite at our place! We love to celebrate with lots of treats and chocolate peanut butter fudge is always on the list. It’s perfect for gifting and lasts for weeks!
Peanut Butter Fudge Layer:
Peanut Butter – You’ll start with creamy peanut butter. We like Jif peanut butter but any brand is okay to use as long as it’s a no-stir processed type of peanut butter.
Butter – You’ll also need some salted butter.
Powdered Sugar – We’ll thicken the fudge up and make it ncie and sweet by stirring in powdered sugar.
My Favorite Vanilla!
A good quality vanilla really does make a difference and this is my favorite brand.
Chocolate Fudge Layer:
Sweetened Condensed Milk –Be sure to buy sweetened condensed milk in a can and not evaporated milk. They are two different products, but they’re both in small cans next to each other at the store.
Chocolate Chips – I’m using semisweet chocolate chips for this fudge but you could use milk chocolate or even dark chocolate chips if you prefer! It all depends on how sweet you like the chocolate layer!
Butter – For melting with the other two ingredients. Just three easy ingredients to make the chocolate fudge portion of this recipe!
Step by Step:
Add the butter and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments until smooth and melted.
Stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until you have a thick, creamy mixture. Spread that into a parchment lined 8×8 baking dish and pop it in the fridge.
Heat the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter in the microwave until smooth and melted. Stir in the vanilla until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Spread the chocolate fudge over the peanut butter fudge and pop it all back in the fridge for at least 2 hours to firm up and set.
Helpful Tip!
Freezing & Storage Instructions:
You can keep chocolate peanut butter fudge stored at room temperature in a covered container for about a week. It should last a bit longer in the fridge, up to 2-3 weeks.
Fudge can be frozen! I’d recommend wrapping each piece individually, or larger pieces, in plastic wrap or wax paper before storing in a freezer safe bag or container. It’ll last up to a few months.
Recipe FAQs:
Stick with a processed no-stir type of peanut butter, such as Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butters tend to separate and may not work as well.
Before cutting make sure that the fudge has chilled properly in the refrigerator so that it can firm up nicely. This quick microwave fudge should slice pretty cleanly with a knife into cubes after it has chilled.
You’ll want to use sweetened condensed milk for this recipe! It adds plenty of sweetness and rich, creamy flavor and texture.
More Fudge Recipes:
- Oreo Fudge: If you don’t get excited about the thought of Oreo cookies stuffed inside fudge are you even human?
- Peppermint Fudge: Perfect for Christmas treats!
- Christmas Mint Oreo Fudge: Another holiday classic!
- White Chocolate Fudge: Topped of with chunks of pretzels!
- Cookie Dough Fudge: We all love cookie dough and I’ve stuffed inside fudge!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients
For the peanut butter fudge
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla divided
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the chocolate fudge
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- To make the peanut butter fudge, add the peanut butter and butter to a large microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir well and return to the microwave for another 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and a pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture along with the powdered sugar.
- Stir well to combine. Mixture will be thick.
- Spread mixture into a lined 8×8 baking dish and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- To make the chocolate fudge, add the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute and then stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30 second bursts until mixture is completely melted and smooth. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Spread the chocolate fudge over the peanut butter fudge and return to the refrigerator for 2 hours to set.
- Cut into 30 small pieces.
Arleen says
? regarding the powder sugar, 1 pound?
Karly says
Yes, that’s correct.
Deborah says
Is it correct in saying 1 pound of powdered sugar?
Karly says
Yep. 🙂
Robin says
Hi. Sounds very yummy. I don’t use microwaves – if I do this via stove-top, do I need to get the ingredients up to a certain temperature or does it matter as long as ingredients are melted?
Kaz says
Im a new baker, and want to make these.
Recipe states 1 cup? What equates to 1 cup In weight? Grams/ounces etc
Many thanks x
Karly says
You can find many charts online to convert recipes from volume to weight. 🙂
Carrie says
These look amazing! Definitely adding these to my holiday cookie baking list!! Thanks for this wonderful recipe 🙂
Gwen says
Oh my! I make hundreds of buckeyes every year. But THIS is going to go on the list of candy making too! So easy. VERY nice. Thanks 🙂
Carroll says
Recipe calls for butter being added twice. Is the 1 cup divided or is there supposed to be a second cup of butter??
Karly says
The butter that goes in with the chocolate fudge is the last ingredient – the 2 tbsp of butter. I’ll go in and update the recipe to read a little more clear. 🙂
Julie F. says
I made this fudge last night and it is SO good! Very decadent and yummy. And the recipe is easy too; I didn’t use the microwave, but used a saucepan on the stove top for melting each layer’s ingredients. I will definitely make this again!
Anthony Allen says
I followed this recipe and it was just like my mothers fudge. We lost the recipe and now I found it again. This is exactly like MOMS! My family loves it .Thanks for your recipe.
Karly says
So glad you found the recipe!
Diane says
Does this need to be stored in the refrigerator or can it be left out for good?
Karly says
You can do either. 🙂
J says
What a terrific idea Carly! I love buckeye candy, cake, etc. So fudge would be great esp when I can’t decide to have pb or choc. The best of both worlds!
Oh, I say bring on all the Christmas treats cuz I’m ready! I even have my decorations up and I’ll be putting up my parents tree and decos this weekend. ? It’s suppose to snow and sleet tonight! Yuck!?
Have a great week and weekend coming up!
Karly says
My tree is up too! I’m totally ready! 🙂
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
I would eat the whole pan in one day. It would start out with a piece here and then another piece later. I’d feel guilty when the tray was half gone swear I would never eat another bite and then an hour later be right back to eating another piece, lol. Yum! Take care.
Karly says
Story of my life. 😉
Laura says
You’re so right about peanut butter fudge! Super delish and so hard to resist! The only way it could be yummier is with a layer of chocolate on top, so thanks for the recipe!
Jess K says
I wouldn’t be able to keep my hands off these. So…better make them ?? Pinned!