How to make peanut butter fudge with icing

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This 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge is so delicious no one will believe it didn’t take hours to make. I love peanut butter, so this is one of my favorite candy recipes. Unless you tell people, no one will know that this only has a couple of ingredients and that it takes very little effort.

You’ll love how quickly and easily you can make a delicious dessert or yummy snack everyone will enjoy. Of all my sweets recipes, this creamy peanut butter fudge recipe is the easiest one I make.

In fact, it’s much easier than an old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe, and it tastes just as good.

So why spend hours in the kitchen when you can make this in a matter of minutes?

Whether you’re making it for the holiday season or any other time of year, you’ll love it is super easy to make this creamy sweet treat!

I typically make this several times throughout November and December. But I also like to make it for other special occasions.

It’s such an easy microwave peanut butter fudge recipe you’ll find yourself making it often. And that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to some yumminess when you want it.

Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

You have a wide variety of choices of how you want to make your peanut butter fudge. I’ve made several of them, and I can honestly say this way blew my mind.

Even the easiest fudge from my recipe box had at least 3 ingredients … until now.

I have to admit that my expectations were low when I first decided to give this recipe a try. Then I tasted it.

Whoa. I can honestly say this is one of my favorites—and that’s based on the flavor.

The fact that it’s so easy and has so few ingredients is a bonus.

A friend of mine told me about this recipe and said I needed to share it on my blog.

She also mentioned that this recipe has been circulating for decades.

I wonder why I never knew about it before.

Although I followed the basic recipe she told me, I adjusted a few of the steps. That’s because I thought it should be easier.

And it was. It turned out great the first time I made it—something that doesn’t always happen.

2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients

As the name implies, you only need 2 ingredients:

• Can or ready-made vanilla frosting
• 2 cups of peanut butter

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

I used creamy peanut butter, but I’m sure the crunchy version would be delicious … just crunchier. Obviously.

I wanted more of a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and that’s exactly what I got. If you let it set longer, it will be firmer, but it will still have that creamy texture after you bite into it.

You can use an all natural peanut butter, but stir it first and make sure the oil is well mixed into the more solid peanut butter. Otherwise, the texture will be off.

You can add a dash or two of vanilla, but it isn’t necessary. In fact, I can’t even tell the difference, so I don’t.

I’ve also used cream cheese frosting instead of vanilla, and that’s good too. So use whichever one you like for great results.

If you want to try different flavors, go for it. I’ve heard that chocolate frosting mixed with the peanut butter is delicious.

I might try that next. But in the meantime, I’m going to savor what I have left of this one. I like peanut butter and chocolate equally, so I’m pretty sure I’d enjoy that.

Another thing you can try is adding chocolate chips. This adds flavor and depth to the flavor of the peanut butter fudge.

How to Make 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

Since this is such an easy fudge to make, you don’t need much equipment.

Basically all you need are a 9” x 9” pan, a microwave-safe bowl, a big stirring spoon, and a microwave.

If you want thicker fudge, use a smaller pan. Keep in mind that the thicker the fudge the longer it takes to set—but only by an hour or so.

First, you can either line a pan with foil or grease the bottom of the pan. I chose to use foil because that makes cleanup so much easier.

Secondly, combine the peanut butter and frosting in your mixing bowl. Make sure it’s a microwave safe bowl.

Resist the urge to stir the because it will be extremely difficult at this point.

Stick the bowl in the microwave for 60 seconds. Now stir the contents. It’s had time to melt enough to stir without too much trouble.

Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Make sure it’s well mixed, or the texture will be inconsistent.

Once it’s well mixed, put it back in the microwave for another 60 seconds. Take it out and stir it again.

Next, pour the mixture into the pan. Make sure to scrape all of the goodness out of the bowl because you don’t want to waste a single drop of it.

Final Steps

Put the pan in the refrigerator in a level spot if you want consistency in the thickness of the fudge. Years ago, I had a tilted fudge pan, leaving one side thick and the other side thin.

Now resist the urge to “check on it.” The fudge will be just fine if you leave it alone for a couple of hours.

If you struggle with the temptation, find something else to do, like a long walk through the neighborhood or a bike ride. Then you’ll be able to justify having an extra piece once it’s ready.

Finally, remove the pan of fudge from the fridge.

If you used foil to line the pan, you can lift it out by grasping the edges of the foil. That also makes it easier to cut because you can pull the sides of the foil away from the candy.

Cut fudge into squares or rectangles as big or as small as you want.

I like smaller squares because then I can reach for “just one more piece” without feeling too guilty. Yeah, I know that’s flawed thinking.

More Fudge Recipes

If you like this 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge, you’ll enjoy some of the other super easy recipes I have.

This chocolate fudge is delicious, both with and without nuts.

When it’s time to decorate for a special occasion, don’t forget to embellish the food. This white chocolate fudge is easy to decorate with sprinkles in whatever color your theme is.

My friend Julie has a recipe for tiger butter fudge on her Back to My Southern Roots blog. It’s quite impressive to look at but even more delicious to eat.

I’ve also made some creamy and delicious orange fudge that is reminiscent of Creamsicles. Just thinking about it makes me want some.

Another delicious fudge that’s loaded with satisfying texture is this rocky road fudge. It’s also perfect for gift giving during the holidays or other special occasions.

Here’s a wonderful but easy chocolate fudge without condensed milk. As is the case with all of my recipes, anyone can make it!

More Yummy Sweets

Here are even more delicious sweet treats:

Strawberry Topping – Next time you serve cheesecake, top it with this. Or you can drizzle it over ice cream!

Mint Chocolate Brownies – If you like the combination of chocolate and mint, this will send your tastebuds into overdrive! It’s delicious and super easy to make!

Pineapple Dump Cake – This super easy dessert will quickly become a family favorite.

Oatmeal Strawberry Jam Bars – Serve this for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert! They’re super yummy with just the right amount of sweet crunchiness.

Mini Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie – This delicious cookie is perfect for those times when you just want a little something sweet.

Ingredients

• One 16-ounce container of ready-made vanilla frosting
• 2 cups of creamy peanut butter

Instructions

1. Line a 9” x 9” pan with aluminum foil.
   
2. Combine the frosting and peanut butter in a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Don’t stir just yet.
   
3. Heat the contents for 60 seconds and remove from the microwave. Now give it a good stir until it’s well mixed and smooth.
   
4. Return the mixture to the microwave for another 60 seconds. Stir again.
   
5. Now pour the mixture into the foil-lined pan.
   
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to set. Once it’s firm, cut it into squares or rectangles.
   

Notes

You can use an 8" x 8" pan instead, but give the fudge an extra hour to set because it will be thicker.

Nutrition Information

Yield 24 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 205Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 137mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 1gSugar 13gProtein 5g

The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.

See this recipe shared at Weekend Potluck, Meal Plan Monday, and Full Plate Thursday.