By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 13, 2020
This peanut butter cup fudge is the perfect homemade treat this Christmas. Quick and easy to make, it’s great for gifting to friends and family, or just enjoy it all to yourself!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Fudge is one of my favorite things to make over the holiday season, and let me tell you, this peanut butter cup version is out of this world delicious!
Perfectly sweet and salty, you won’t believe how easy it is to make! With a delicious creamy texture and flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, this is the Christmas fudge recipe you need!
For more fudge recipes, be sure to check out my Salted Caramel recipe!
Why you’ll love this Peanut Butter Fudge:
- Easy: This fudge recipe is only 4 ingredients, and much easier to make than you think!
- Make Ahead: Since it needs to sit in the refrigerator to harden, you can definitely make this recipe ahead of time. And it will keep for weeks, or even months in the freezer.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate: There’s no tastier combination for desserts than peanut butter and chocolate!
If you love peanut butter, try this Peanut Butter Pie , Chocolate Peanut Butter Blossoms , or this Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough .
How to make peanut butter cup fudge
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- Melt the chocolate chips with the condensed milk.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Stir in half the Reese’s chunks.
- Place into a lined dish and place the remaining Reese’s chunks on top.
- Chill until set and cut into squares.
How long does homemade fudge keep?
Fudge has a pretty good shelf life, so go ahead and make a big batch to enjoy across the holidays and for easy gifts. Once set, place the fudge in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
It will keep and room temperature for around 2 weeks and in the fridge for 3 to 4.
Does it freeze well?
This peanut butter cup fudge can be frozen, but be sure to wrap it securely to keep it as fresh as possible. When thawed, it can become crumbly in texture, although it will still taste great!
Wrap your block of fudge in plastic wrap and foil and place in a freezer bag. It will keep well for up to 3 months.
What causes grainy fudge?
It’s very important not to stir the fudge too much as it cools down. Over stirring causes sugar crystals to form creating a grainy texture rather than a smooth and creamy one.
You only need to stir in the vanilla and Reese’s chunks with tow or three stirs before pouring it into your dish.
Tips!
- Be sure to line your baking sheet with parchment. If you don’t, the fudge can get stuck to the tin. Let the parchment overlap the tin so that you can remove it easily.
- You can melt the chocolate in the microwave, but do it in small increments and stir to make sure that it doesn’t burn.
- Once cut into squares, place your peanut butter cup fudge into cellophane bags and tie with a ribbon for an easy gift.
More Candy Recipes
- Chocolate Fudge
- Crockpot Turtle Candy
- Buckeye Candy
- Rock Candy Recipe
- Marshmallow Creme Fudge
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3 cups white chocolate chips 510 grams
- ▢ 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ 1 cup mini Reese’s Cups 20 grams, chopped into chunks and divided
Instructions
- Heat the chocolate chips and condensed milk in a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir the ingredients continuously. 3 cups white chocolate chips, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- Once the chocolate has melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Stir in half of the Reese’s chunks and only stir 2-3 times to combine. (It’s important you don’t keep stirring or it won’t get that marbled effect.) 1 cup mini Reese’s Cups
- Pour/scoop the fudge into a prepared 9×9-inch square dish. (I like to use silicone because it pops right out and I don’t need to use parchment paper.)
- Top the fudge with the remainder 1⁄2 cup of Reese’s chunks.
- Place the fudge into the refrigerator to harden for 2-3 hours until set.
- Remove the fudge from the dish and carefully cut into small bite-sized squares.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×9-inch Baking Pan
Becky’s Tips
- Be sure to line your baking sheet with parchment. If you don’t, the fudge can get stuck to the tin. Let the parchment overlap the tin so that you can remove it easily.
- You can melt the chocolate in the microwave, but do it in small increments and stir to make sure that it doesn’t burn.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x9-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips 510 grams
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 1 cup mini Reese’s Cups 20 grams, chopped into chunks and divided
Instructions
- Heat the chocolate chips and condensed milk in a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir the ingredients continuously. 3 cups white chocolate chips, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- Once the chocolate has melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Stir in half of the Reese’s chunks and only stir 2-3 times to combine. (It’s important you don’t keep stirring or it won’t get that marbled effect.) 1 cup mini Reese’s Cups
- Pour/scoop the fudge into a prepared 9x9-inch square dish. (I like to use silicone because it pops right out and I don’t need to use parchment paper.)
- Top the fudge with the remainder 1⁄2 cup of Reese’s chunks.
- Place the fudge into the refrigerator to harden for 2-3 hours until set.
- Remove the fudge from the dish and carefully cut into small bite-sized squares.
Notes
- Be sure to line your baking sheet with parchment. If you don’t, the fudge can get stuck to the tin. Let the parchment overlap the tin so that you can remove it easily.
- You can melt the chocolate in the microwave, but do it in small increments and stir to make sure that it doesn’t burn.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
