Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Craving a decadent treat without the oven? This unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge is ridiculously smooth, creamy, and slightly soft – perfect for spreading! Skip the complicated recipes and dive into this 10-minute wonder. It's the best no-bake peanut butter fudge you'll ever make!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 360.8 kcal

Protein 11g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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How to Make Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
Stir constantly until completely smooth and melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Gradually beat in 3 cups powdered sugar until completely smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or a cookie sheet. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

59g

Carbs

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Fudge Desserts Easy Candy Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge?

Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge?

Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge has approximately 360.8 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge?

The key ingredients for Best No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge are Butter, Peanut Butter, Vanilla Extract, Powdered Sugar, Walnuts. See the full list with measurements above.