Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients

• Makes (1) 8x8 inch baking pan

Fudge

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup crushed peanuts *optional

Directions

Fudge

1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, going up the sides.
2. Grease the foil on the bottom and sides with a little butter.
3. The foil makes it easier to remove the fudge.
4. Place butter into a medium saucepan and melt it over medium heat.
5. Add brown sugar and milk, stirring.
6. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla.
9. Place confectioners’ sugar into a large mixing bowl.
10. Pour the hot peanut butter mixture over confectioners’ sugar and using an electric mixer on medium to high speed beat until smooth.
11. Add the crushed peanuts if using and mix in.
12. Pour the fudge into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator to chill until firm, about 1 hour.
13. Remove and cut into one inch square
14. Peanut butter is shown alongside some dark chocolate fudge.