Old-Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge: The Holiday Treat That Takes You Straight Back to Grandma’s Kitchen
There are some foods that don’t just taste good — they feel like a warm hug from someone you love. This old-fashioned chocolate peanut butter fudge is exactly that kind of treat. Rich, smooth, and loaded with the nostalgic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, it’s the kind of candy that used to live permanently in grandma’s dish every single holiday season.
One bite and you’re transported. Maybe you’re sitting at a table covered in a lace tablecloth, watching football with relatives you only see twice a year, sneaking another square when you think nobody’s looking. This recipe brings all of that back, and the best part? It’s incredibly simple to make. No candy thermometer drama, no fussy techniques — just honest, old-school goodness cut into perfect little squares ready to share or hoard entirely for yourself.
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme (marshmallow fluff)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (optional, for added crunch)
- Pinch of salt
Method
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