Best Buckeye Fudge
A rich and irresistible Buckeye Fudge that combines chocolate and peanut butter for a creamy, decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir gently until fully melted and smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer: In a medium bowl, mix creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Layer the Fudge: Spread half of the melted chocolate mixture into a lined 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Swirl the Peanut Butter: Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer and swirl with a knife.
- Top with Remaining Chocolate: Pour the remaining chocolate mixture over the top and spread evenly.
- Add Peanuts: If desired, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit the peanuts or substitute with sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/buckeye-fudge/
