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Melt Away Peanut Butter Fudge

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MAKES: 50

CHILL TIME: 8 Hr

COOK TIME: 10 Min

We love it when a recipe is so light and creamy it literally just melts in your mouth. This delicious peanut butter fudge recipe does just that! Seriously, they say everything in moderation, but this sweet treat isn't going to make it easy. Our Melt Away Peanut Butter Fudge is perfect for get-togethers and potlucks, but we totally understand if you want to keep it all for yourself.

What You'll Need

3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Do

Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, evaporated milk, and sugar; cook until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Stir in peanut butter, marshmallow cream, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly. Cool and refrigerate for 8 hours or until firm.
Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in an airtight container.

Test Kitchen Tips

You've got to try our irresistible and decadent Super Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes! There's a sweet recipe for every occasion.
Nothing says "Happy Holidays!" like homemade fudge. For more great fudge to gift your favorite people check out our recipes for Chocolate Walnut Fudge and Holiday Gingerbread Fudge too!
Peanut butter fudge makes a great homemade gift, and we've got plenty more ideas where that came from with our collection of Homemade Holiday Gifts from Your Kitchen!

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jfilmer7 5931704

Dec 08, 2020

I would like to ask if you have heard of a candy called French Creams? I use to be able to get it years ago but not anymore. Would love to have a recipe for it which I can't find either. If anyone can get me a recipe for it I would appreciate it.

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toniretman 5006408

Aug 22, 2019

Yummy!

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rac7431 2877525

Dec 22, 2018

Thanks a bunch. "May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and may nothing but happiness come through your door." Greetings to all of you!!!

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rac7431 2877525

Dec 21, 2018

Can I use crunchy peanut butter? Maybe half creamy and half crunchy? Answer soon. I start my baking today. YES!!!!!!!!!!!

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Test Kitchen Team

Dec 22, 2018

Hi there! Yes! You can use crunchy or half creamy and half crunch! Enjoy!

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lfc117

Feb 17, 2018

An awesome recipe! A very light, airy and tasty fudge!

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lfc117

Feb 17, 2018

Make sure you use a small (5 ounce) can of evaporated milk, not the regular full-sized can. This may be why some reviewers said the fudge did not set properly and was too soft.

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nooglin1 2071396

Dec 24, 2016

this looks so yummy! is it what we call Swiss fudge here in NH?

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musicbaby48

Dec 08, 2016

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nananotel

Dec 08, 2016

This is the exact fudge recipe developed by Kraft. It is called Fantasy Fudge and the recipe is still on the marshmallow cream jar label. I have made this same recipe since the 60's.

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huntv29 5891067

Dec 10, 2016

This was the recipe my dear Mama always used...my favorite!!

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acook 8340041

Dec 08, 2016

I'm a huge fan of fudge recipes! I found this one easy to make. This is definitely a softer fudge, that's probably why it's called "Melt Away" because it really does melt in your mouth. The peanut butter flavor was amazing. I refrigerated mine overnight and it came out perfectly the next day.

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rosiemolanoblount 9681337

Dec 05, 2016

Leave a comment...I MADE THIS AND IT TURNED OUT TASTY BUT ITS MORE LIKE TAFFY THAN STURDY FUDGE THATS EASY TO CUT. WHAT DID I DO WRONG???

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Test Kitchen Team

Dec 07, 2016

Hi there! This Melt Away Peanut Butter Fudge makes a softer fudge. The Test Kitchen wanted to make sure that you used butter and not margarine in this recipe. They also said that using evaporated milk that is low in fat or fat free would affect the way that this fudge turns out. We hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as we did when we made it.

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hungryman2

Dec 03, 2016

didnt set up , melts in mouth cause its melted b4 it gets to mouth, followed directions to a t , bumming wife , tasted awesome but way to soft to even cut,

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Test Kitchen Team

Dec 05, 2016

Hi there! We're sorry that this recipe did not turn out well for you. We asked the Test Kitchen what could have gone wrong and had a few suggestions. First, the Test Kitchen wanted to make sure that you used butter and not margarine in this recipe. They also said that using evaporated milk that is low in fat or fat free would affect the way that this fudge turns out.

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Horse Girl 04

Dec 06, 2016

That was very helpful, Thanks Test Kitchen Team

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honeyshouse07 2324208

Dec 02, 2016

Very upset at how this curdled after adding the vanilla. Has a rough bumpy look to it and excess oil. Tastes good but will not make a nice gift as I had planned.

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Dec 05, 2016

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lwoodhead 0568400

Aug 24, 2016

can you use mini marshmellows instead of marshmellow cream?

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Test Kitchen Team

Aug 25, 2016

Hi there! When the Test Kitchen made this recipe, we used marshmallow cream and therefore cannot guarantee the outcome of this recipe if made with mini marshmallows. We think this recipe will not turn out right if made with mini marshmallows because the consistency of the marshmallow cream is necessary to combine with the fudge. Thanks and enjoy!

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jsanmillan2 9959953

Dec 23, 2015

Is this powdered sugar or granulated?

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Test Kitchen Team

Dec 24, 2015

Hi there! You'll need granulated sugar for this recipe. :)

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JRP

Dec 12, 2015

It certainly sounds good, but with 3 cups of sugar, is it not cloyingly sweet?

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buffygirl1

Dec 09, 2015

can splenda be used instead of sugar

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Test Kitchen Team

Dec 11, 2015

Hi there! The Mr. Food Test Kitchen has not used Splenda nor any other sugar substitutes in this recipe. We do not recommend using a sugar substitute for this entire recipe, as the structure of sugar is needed for the fudge to form. Thanks!

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BaconBombshell

Dec 08, 2015

I'm not usually a fan of fudge because most times it's like over-the-top rich. However, when I tried this one it was magical. I love the texture and while it was sweet it wasn't overbearing. I guess the little bit of saltiness from the peanut butter helped to balance out the sugar. It also has a really good texture. Be careful because this fudge it sooooo good. A moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips (but I think it might be worth it).

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SpicyGirl

Nov 03, 2015

Mmm, mmm, mmm. Is there anything better than Peanut Butter Fudge? I didn't think so until I tried it made with marshmallow cream. This fudge is so good that I'm giving them out to neighbors as holiday gifts. Thanks for the great recipe Mr. Food!

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