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Published: August 21, 2018 Last Modified: March 13, 2019 By Sara 22 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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This recipe for chocolate peanut butter fudge is a layered treat made with two types of fudge and topped with peanut butter cups. It’s an easy treat that’s perfect for parties and gift giving!

If you’re a peanut butter cup fan, you’ll adore this peanut butter chocolate fudge! It looks so impressive with all the layers but is actually quite easy to make.

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Stacked pieces of chocolate peanut butter fudge on a plate.

Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combination that just can’t be beat. When you put those flavors into fudge form, it’s even more delicious! This chocolate peanut butter fudge is simple to make and will satisfy even the biggest chocolate craving.

How do you make chocolate peanut butter fudge?

This fudge starts with the chocolate layer, which is made of chocolate chips, condensed milk and butter. Everything gets heated together in the microwave and the fudge is spread into the bottom of the pan.

Chocolate chips, condensed milk and butter in a mixing bowl.

If your chocolate fudge mixture looks a little grainy at first, don’t worry about it. As you spread it into the pan it will smooth out. Just be be sure to firmly press the fudge into the bottom of the pan so that it forms an even layer. I like to use an offset spatula for this step.

A layer of chocolate fudge in a pan.

The next step is to chill the chocolate fudge so that it’s fully set before you add your peanut butter layer. The peanut butter layer is made with peanut butter, butter and powdered sugar. It starts out quite liquid, but as it chills it will firm up into a delicious melt-in-your mouth fudge.

Layered peanut butter chocolate fudge in a square pan.

The peanut butter cups go over the top, and the whole pan goes into the fridge to chill until firm. Lining the pan with foil makes it much easier to remove the whole slab of fudge for slicing later on.

What is the difference between chocolate and chocolate fudge?

Chocolate bars and chocolate fudge have similar flavors, but the difference is in the texture and the ingredient list. Fudge is softer, sweeter, and always contains ingredients like butter or sweetened condensed milk. Chocolate bars do not contain butter or condensed milk and are firm in texture.

After your fudge is chilled, simply cut into small squares and serve! This is a rich treat, so I cut my fudge into 36 small pieces.

Squares of chocolate peanut butter fudge topped with peanut butter cups.

I make this chocolate peanut butter fudge every year for the holidays, it’s a family tradition! It always gets rave reviews from friends and family.

More sweet treats

  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
  • Peanut Butter Brownies
  • Rocky Road Fudge
  • Microwave Caramels
Stacked pieces of chocolate peanut butter fudge on a plate.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

This recipe for chocolate peanut butter fudge is a layered treat made with two types of fudge and topped with peanut butter cups. It's an easy treat that's perfect for parties and gift giving!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 36 pieces
Calories 240kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • For the chocolate layer:
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips do not use Nestle Toll House, they do not melt well
  • 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1/2 of a standard sized can
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the peanut butter layer:

  • 1 cup butter cut into slices
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup miniature peanut butter cups quartered

Instructions

  • Coat an 9 inch square pan with cooking spray and line the pan with foil, leaving a 2 inch overhang on the sides. Coat the foil with cooking spray.
  • For the chocolate layer: Place the chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Heat for 60 seconds, then stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds or until melted. Stir until smooth.
  • Use an offset spatula to firmly press the chocolate fudge into an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
  • Place the chocolate layer in the freezer to set up while you prepare the peanut butter layer.
  • For the  peanut butter layer: Place the peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 45 second increments until melted. 
  • Stir until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture while stirring constantly.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer. Quickly press the peanut butter cups into the top of the peanut butter layer.
  • Chill until firm, then use the foil to lift the fudge out of the pan and cut into 36 squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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This post was originally published on March 11, 2016 and was updated with new content on August 21, 2018. This post was originally sponsored by BUTTERFINGER.

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    Comments

    1. Tiffany says

      November 23, 2021 at 10:41 am

      Hello, so I just wanted to double check…..I need 2 cups total of peanut butter for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 24, 2021 at 7:21 am

        The recipe calls for 1 cup of peanut butter!

        Reply
    2. John webster says

      November 27, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      You instruct The need 4 a 9 inch pan it looks like you have a 9 by 9 in the picture but would a 9 by 13 work

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 27, 2019 at 1:24 pm

        The recipe calls for a 9 inch square pan which is the same as a 9×9. The fudge will be super thin in a 9×13, I wouldn’t recommend it.

        Reply
    3. josh says

      April 5, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      O MY WORD!!!!!
      THIS IT TOTALLY GOING TO BE A HIT!
      LOOKS DELICIOUS!!

      Reply
    4. Sara says

      December 5, 2018 at 10:06 am

      I’m so sorry that happened, I haven’t seen this happen before! You should make sure there isn’t any butter or greasy residue left on top of the chocolate layer. That could potentially cause the peanut butter layer not to stick to the chocolate.

      Reply
    5. Laura says

      September 16, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      Hi! This recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to try! Quick question: the recipe calls for 7 oz sweetened condensed milk- 1/2 of a standard size can but under recipe notes it states “the amount of sweetened cond milk in this recipe is the equivalent of one 14 oz can. Can you clarify the amount of sweetened condensed milk? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 16, 2018 at 9:16 pm

        Thanks for catching that error the 7 ounces is correct!

        Reply
    6. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      August 27, 2018 at 9:10 am

      Oh my goodness! Those PB cups on top have taken this treat over the edge! Love this treat!

      Reply
    7. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      August 26, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is making me drool!! I need to try this!

      Reply
    8. Abeer says

      August 23, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      These fudges would be the best school snack!

      Reply
    9. Mahy Elamin says

      August 23, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. I like all the ingredients in it. This is perfect for me. Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites. Looks incredible!

      Reply
    10. Catalina says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:08 am

      This is exactly what I need for my kid!

      Reply
    11. Cathy says

      August 22, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      You can’t go wrong with pb + chocolate!

      Reply
    12. Kimberly says

      August 22, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      Whoa, that looks so good, I’d have a hard time stopping!

      Reply
    13. Paula Jones says

      August 22, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Yes please, I want all the fudge!

      Reply
    14. Debbie harris says

      April 12, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      I have some friends that love butterfinger.going to try this fudge!

      Reply
    15. Melanie says

      March 11, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      I love that this can be made in the microwave and is so quick and easy! [client]

      Reply
    16. sam says

      March 11, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      Thinking this is something I should really try to make… looks easy enough

      Reply
    17. Debbie says

      March 11, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for the potluck at work! Easy yummy fudge with a peanut butter twist

      Reply
    18. Bea says

      March 11, 2016 at 11:35 am

      I just love butterfinger and peanut butter! Heading to the Easter candy now to make this!

      Reply
    19. Greg says

      March 11, 2016 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      That fudge looks amazing. I can’t believe how easy it is to make. Butterfinger fudge is a great idea!

      Reply

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