Buckeye Fudge Recipe

Creamy peanut butter fudge topped with a rich chocolate layer, delivering all the classic Buckeye candy flavors in an easy-to-make dessert. Perfect for holidays or sweet indulgences without the mess.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Buckeye candy fudge, candy, chocolate fudge recipe, christmas, easy holiday dessert, festive fudge recipe., no bake, no-roll Buckeye candy, peanut butter fudge, rich Buckeye treat

Method No Bake, Stovetop

Main Ingredient Dairy

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Chill Time 4

Total Time 4 22

Servings servings

Calories 259kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

PEANUT BUTTER LAYER INGREDIENTS

1 ½ Cup(s) creamy peanut butter
1 Cup(s) butter or margarine 2 sticks
3 ½ Cup(s) powdered sugar have more on hand, just in case

CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
⅔ Cup(s) sweetened condensed milk
2 T butter or margarine

Instructions

PEANUT BUTTER LAYER DIRECTIONS

Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the peanut butter, 2 sticks of butter, and powdered sugar. Microwave on HIGH in 35 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth. Remove from microwave.
Scoop the melted peanut butter mixture into the parchment lined pan. Press it out evenly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER DIRECTIONS

Add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons of butter to a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 35 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth.
Remove from microwave and stir in the vanilla extract
Scoop the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter layer and spread out evenly with a spatula.
Chill for 4 hours to allow the fudge to set.
Cut into squares before serving and ENJOY!!

Notes

NOTE: To keep your buckeye fudge the freshest, cover with wax paper, foil or plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place. I prefer to store mine in the refrigerator but you can keep it at room temperature, also. In addition, this fudge freezes really well (for up to 3 months).

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