Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Fudge Squares
Some recipes just have a way of weaving themselves into the fabric of a family’s story. This chocolate peanut fudge is exactly that kind of recipe β the sort that gets handed down from grandmother to mother to daughter without ever needing to be written on a card, because it lives in muscle memory and love. Rich, glossy, and packed with roasted peanuts, these fudge squares disappear from the tray faster than you can cut them.
Whether you’re making this for a holiday gathering, a potluck, or just because you need something deeply satisfying on a quiet afternoon, this no-fuss recipe delivers every single time. The texture is smooth and creamy with just enough bite from the peanuts, and the sheen on top tells you before you even take a taste that something wonderful is waiting.
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 and a half sticks)
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 and 1/2 cups roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped
- Pinch of salt
What You Will Need
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Heavy-bottomed large saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Candy thermometer (optional but helpful)
- Sharp knife for cutting
Method
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