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Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Never-Fail 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge — no candy thermometer, no complicated steps, just smooth, rich, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter goodness. Perfect for gifting, holidays, or late-night cravings! 🥜🍬
⭐ Never-Fail 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 5 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 1–2 hours
🍽️ Makes: 36 small squares
📝 Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
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½ cup milk (whole milk preferred)
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Prepare the Pan
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Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
🔹 2. Heat Sugar & Milk
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In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and milk.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Once boiling, boil for 2½ to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Optional: For firmer fudge, go closer to 3 minutes.
🔹 3. Add Peanut Butter & Vanilla
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Remove from heat.
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Immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla.
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Mix quickly until smooth and fully combined.
🔹 4. Pour and Chill
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Pour into prepared dish and smooth the top.
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Let it cool slightly, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
🔹 5. Slice & Serve
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Cut into small squares.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature (for up to 5 days) or in the fridge (for up to 2 weeks).
🧁 Optional Add-ins
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Chopped peanuts for crunch
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Mini chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate on top
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Sea salt flakes for a salty-sweet contrast
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Swap in crunchy peanut butter for texture
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