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✨ Peanut Butter Fudge (Triple Double Batch Recipe) ✨
🌟 Introduction
Peanut butter fudge is one of those timeless treats that brings comfort, nostalgia, and joy in every bite. With its creamy texture and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, this fudge has been loved by families for generations. It is quick to prepare, uses simple pantry staples, and is always a crowd favorite at holidays, bake sales, or cozy family gatherings. Today, we’ll be making 3 double batches—perfect for sharing or gifting!
🥜 Ingredients (for 3 Double Batches)
(One batch = original recipe, double batch = doubled. We need 3 of those double batches, so multiply everything by 6.)
- 6 cups sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 6 cups creamy peanut butter (smooth or chunky depending on preference)
- 6 teaspoons vanilla extract (about 2 tablespoons)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line three 9×13-inch pans (or similar) with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter. This will keep the fudge from sticking.
- Cook the Sugar & Milk: In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling for about 2–3 minutes until mixture slightly thickens.
- Add Peanut Butter: Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until smooth and fully melted.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract for flavor and aroma.
- Pour & Set: Pour the hot fudge mixture into prepared pans. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cool & Slice: Allow fudge to cool at room temperature until firm. Cut into squares and enjoy!
🔄 Method
- Boiling Method: Sugar and milk must reach a bubbling stage before adding peanut butter. This ensures the right texture.
- Mixing Method: Stir quickly when adding peanut butter so the mixture remains smooth.
- Cooling Method: Let the fudge cool naturally—avoid the fridge, as it can cause graininess.
📜 History of Peanut Butter Fudge
Fudge originated in the United States in the late 19th century, believed to be an accidental creation when someone “fudged” a caramel recipe. Peanut butter, becoming popular in American households around the 1900s, was soon incorporated into fudge recipes. This simple yet iconic treat became a staple in cookbooks, church gatherings, and holiday traditions.
💪 Benefits
- Energy Boost: Peanut butter provides protein and healthy fats.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with items found in most kitchens.
- Homemade Goodness: Avoids preservatives and artificial flavors.
- Crowd Pleaser: Perfect for parties, holidays, and gifts.
🧩 Formation
The fudge forms when sugar crystals stabilize after cooling, combined with the creaminess of peanut butter for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
❤️ Lovers of This Recipe
- Families: Kids and adults alike adore it.
- Holiday Hosts: A favorite addition to Christmas cookie trays.
- Sweet Tooth Enthusiasts: Perfect for anyone who loves creamy desserts.
🍽️ Nutrition (per piece, approx. 1-inch square)
- Calories: ~110
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Sugars: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
(Values vary depending on slice size and peanut butter brand.)
🎉 Conclusion
Peanut butter fudge is more than just a sweet—it’s a piece of tradition. Whether you’re making it for loved ones, special holidays, or simply to satisfy your own sweet cravings, this recipe never fails to delight. By preparing 3 double batches, you’ll have enough to share, gift, and still keep some for yourself.
Would you like me to also give you a step-by-step guide for packaging and storing this big triple batch (like for gifting, freezing, or holiday trays)?