Chocolate & Peanut Butter Fudge
The rich pairing of chocolate and peanut butter is great for the holidays. This recipe creates both, giving a balance between the flavors in a simple yet decadent way, quickly making it a fan favorite.
Servings: 20 pieces
Ingredients
For the chocolate fudge
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
- 12 tbsp (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the peanut butter fudge
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
Instructions
For the chocolate fudge
- Bring sugar, milk, and butter to a boil. Cook to medium-soft boil/ball stage.3 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup evaporated milk, 12 tbsp (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in marshmallow cream, chocolate chips, and pecans.7 oz marshmallow creme, 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Stir vigorously to incorporate all ingredients and pour into a buttered 9 x 9-inch or 7 x 11-inch baking dish. Cool, cut, and enjoy!
For the peanut butter fudge
- Bring sugar and evaporated milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pan and cook to a soft boil/ball stage.2 cups granulated sugar, ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- Immediately remove from heat and add vanilla extract, peanut butter, and marshmallow cream, stirring constantly to completely incorporate all ingredients.1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky), 7 oz marshmallow creme
- Once incorporated, pour into a buttered 9 x 9-inch or 7 x 11-inch baking dish. Cool, cut, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 442kcal