• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Worn Slap Out

  • Home
  • Recipe Box
    • Breakfast
    • Sides + Appetizers
    • Soups + Salads
    • Weeknight Dinners
    • Make Ahead Meals
    • Desserts
  • Meet Kathryn
  • Say Hey!
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Breakfast
  • Sides + Appetizers
  • Soups + Salads
  • Weeknight Dinners
  • Make Ahead Meals
  • Desserts
  • Meet Kathryn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Γ—
    Home Β» Desserts

    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Cream

    November 10, 2020 by Kathryn 18 Comments

    457 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Email
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Using just five ingredients, this easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream is creamy and mouthwateringly addictive, and is a great festive desserts or treat to gift to others.

    You know the kind of fudge that you sink your teeth into and it's so creamy and it just melts in your mouth? This easy peanut butter fudge is that kind of fudge, and all you need is a few basic ingredients. Fudge is one of those things that I think most people think takes a ton of time, energy, and resources to make but nothing could be further from the truth.

    This easy peanut butter fudge uses marshmallow cream (yep...that stuff in a jar you rarely use) to make it creamy and delicious.

    aerial photo of fudge on plaid plate with holly around the frame.

    What I Love About This Fudge

    • Requires no candy thermometer. Just boil milk and sugar, remove from the heat, then add in the rest of the ingredients. It's as simple as that.
    • As close to foolproof as you can get. The only danger is getting your milk and sugar too hot. This can cause the mixture to seize up (kind of like chocolate does when it gets too hot) when you add the peanut butter.
    • Takes no more than 15 minutes of your time.
    • Requires just 5 ingredients, most of which you probably have right now.
    • Doesn't require an overnight chill. The fudge is ready in a couple of hours...so no having to plan in advance (which is nearly impossible for me these days).
    • Makes a delicious gift to others. I love putting this fudge in a clear cellophane bag and wrapping with a big, festive bow. It's a small but sweet gift idea!
    up close picture of stacked fudge on plate with top piece bitten into exposing middle.

    5 Ingredients Is All You Need for the Best Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

    That's it! Do you have most of the ingredients with you at home right now?

    • granulated sugar
    • whole milk
    • creamy peanut butter (don't use natural peanut butter)
    • marshmallow creme or fluff (people call it different things!)
    • vanilla extract

    How to Make Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

    Prepare 8" square pan by lining with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spraying with a thin layer of cooking spray or greasing with butter.

    Bring sugar and milk to a rolling (light) boil in a large sauce pan. Let it boil for 3 minutes, then immediately remove from the heat.

    Stir in peanut butter, marshmallow cream or marshmallow fluff (whatever you call it), and vanilla extract. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out the top with an offset spatula.

    Refrigerate until firm, which will take about 2 hours. Lift the fudge out of pan, cut edges off to make all sides of the fudge smooth and neat, then cut into small squares.

    pyramid stack of peanut butter fudge on plate with sprig of holly next to it.

    How Do you Store Fudge?

    Store between layers of parchment or wax paper in an airtight container. Fudge stays fresh for about a week.

    Other Holiday Treats

    • Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
    • Santa Sugar Cookies
    • Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
    • No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
    • Classic Chocolate and Peanut Butter Buckeyes
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Macarons
    stacked peanut butter fudge on plaid plate with pinecones in the background.

    xox,

    kathryn

    As always, if you make anything from the blog, be sure to let me know! I love hearing from you in the comments on this post below or find Worn Slap Out on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Fluff

    Using just 5 ingredients, this easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream is creamy and mouthwateringly addictive, and is a great festive desserts or treat to gift to others.
    4.75 from 12 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: holiday treats, homemade fudge, peanut butter fudge
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 36 squares

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • Β½ cup whole milk
    • 1 β…“ cups peanut butter, creamy
    • 1 jar jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme or fluff
    • Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray or grease with butter.
    • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and milk. Bring mixture to a rolling boil while stirring constantly. Boil for 3 minutes, then immediately remove from the heat.
    • Stir in peanut butter, marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract until combined. Spread into 8" pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
    • Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Lift fudge out of pan, cut edges off to make all sides of the fudge smooth, then cut into squares. Store between layers of parchment or wax paper in an airtight container.

    Notes

    Storage:
    Store between layers of parchment or wax paper in an airtight container at room temperature. Fudge stays fresh for about a week.Β 

    More Desserts

    • side view of Oreo pudding cups with gummy worms in a small glass cup.
      Dirt and Worms Recipe
    • Aerial photo of a whole Biscoff cheesecake garnished with whipped cream and Biscoff cookie crumbles.
      No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake
    • Up close scoop of Oreo cookie ice cream in front of container of the same ice cream.
      Oreo Cookie Ice Cream
    • Flat lay picture of polar bear Oreos on parchment lined baking tray.
      Polar Bear Oreos

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Let Me Know What You Think! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Beth

      November 11, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! My husband is going to love this recipe! I can't wait to give this a try! So excited!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 11, 2020 at 4:18 pm

        It's so easy, Beth! I think you'll love it.

        Reply
    2. Shanna

      November 11, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      This was so amazing and had a wonderful flavor. Definetly a top not dessert.

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 11, 2020 at 3:48 pm

        Thanks, Shanna!

        Reply
    3. Jacquelyn

      November 11, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is one recipe I can get behind. I will be making this fudge very soon. My husband will love me even more.

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 11, 2020 at 10:32 pm

        πŸ˜‚ I'm so glad!

        Reply
    4. Noelle Simpson

      November 11, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I loved the flavors in this, simple and delicious!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 11, 2020 at 10:32 pm

        Thanks so much for leaving feedback, Noelle!

        Reply
    5. Alison

      November 11, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always on the lookout for easy and delicious gift-able treats! This one is going on the list!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 11, 2020 at 10:32 pm

        Me, too! Everyone loves some good fudge!

        Reply
    6. Lotty G

      June 01, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      AWESOME!!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        June 05, 2021 at 10:28 pm

        I'm so glad you loved it, Lotty!

        Reply
    7. Stephanie

      July 27, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      Using low fat, low sugar peanut butter make a big difference in this fudge

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        July 27, 2021 at 3:35 pm

        Good tip. Thanks, Stephanie!

        Reply
    8. Barbara Poe

      December 24, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      Absolutely Perfect! So Easy!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        December 26, 2021 at 10:34 pm

        Yay! I love this fudge. You'd never guess it was so easy to make!

        Reply
    9. Kelly

      December 18, 2022 at 8:29 am

      5 stars
      Best & easiest peanut butter fudge, ever! Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        December 27, 2022 at 9:39 pm

        Thanks so much for leaving a comment and rating, Kelly! This means so much to me!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    picture of kathryn, owner of worn slap out food blog.

    Hi, I'm Kathryn! Welcome to Worn Slap Out, a Southern-inspired recipe corner for busy people on the go. As a mom of two littles who also loves food, I need meals on the table ASAP but I also want to eat well. Here, you'll find quick, easy, and reasonably healthy meals you can make in a flash. Other loves include Georgia football, cake of all kinds, and elastic waistbands.

    More about me β†’

    Popular

    • perfectly grilled tomahawk steak on silver tray over parchment paper and a few sprigs of rosemary.
      How to Cook a Tomahawk Steak (Perfect & Juicy!)
    • aerial view of large wooden charcuterie board covered with cheeses, meats, pomegranates, and other fruits and veggies.
      Easy Charcuterie Board with Pomegranate for the Holidays
    • tray full of shredded chicken with two forks crossed on top, next to a yellow plate and small bowl of BBQ sauce.
      Dutch Oven Pulled Chicken
    • platter full of falafel, pickled onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, different dips and sauces all on a bed of arugula.
      Easy Weeknight Falafel Platter

    What do you have a hankerin' for?

    Let's Be Social!

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Twitter

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    Get Updates!

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Get in touch

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Worn Slap Out on the Foodie Pro Theme