2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
This 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge recipe couldn’t be any easier to make! As the name implies, it only requires two ingredients to make and only takes 10 minutes of prep to put together!
If you’re a fan of peanut butter, you’re absolutely going to love this peanut butter and frosting fudge recipe. It’s not only going to be a crowd pleaser with your friends and family, but would also be a great option for any parties, and it’s even a great option to make for a bake sale!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
This recipe only requires 10 minutes of prep from you, then it takes an hour to solidify in the fridge before it’s ready to indulge in! Plus the two ingredients needed are pantry staples so you may already have them in your kitchen!
Ingredients for this recipe
You may be wondering what is needed for this recipe since it only uses two ingredients.
Peanut Butter: The entire taste of this recipe is focused on the peanut butter.
Frosting: Add some sweetness to the fudge with some frosting – we suggest vanilla flavor!
Substitutions
– Feel free to use another butter of your choice such as almond butter if you would prefer.
– Choose any flavor of icing to mix with this recipe. Chocolate could be a tasty option!
Equipment needed for this recipe
This peanut butter and icing fudge recipe doesn’t need much in terms of equipment which means minimal clean-up time which is a huge bonus! You’ll need a microwave-safe bowl to melt the ingredients together. Stir them together with something like a silicone spatula, then add into a 9×9 glass baking pan to let it set!
How to make 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge
Step One: Empty both the peanut butter and frosting into a microwave-safe container.
Step Three: Then microwave on high for 1 min and pour the mixture into a glass baking pan.
Step Two: Microwave on high for 1 min. Remove from microwave and stir.
Step Four: Smooth out, then refrigerate until hard.
What other peanut butter recipes should you try?
Peanut butter is such a popular flavor for baking, you’ll likely want to experiment with other fun peanut butter recipes! You may enjoy this Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Whips recipe, or if you’re craving some cookies, you could always try out this Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe. For an energizing treat, you could always make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls recipe, or get really creative with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Pizza recipe!
Common Questions
How long do I let fudge sit?
This microwave peanut butter fudge recipe just requires about one hour in the fridge to harden before you serve it.
Can I add toppings to this 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge recipe?
You certainly could! For example, some sprinkles could add a really fun pop of color!
Can I make this fudge with any frosting?
I avoid making my peanut butter fudge recipe with either cream cheese or whipped frostings. The fudge just doesn’t taste the same with those kinds of canned icing.
You can pretty much use any brand of frosting though so feel free to use whatever one you like or have on hand!
How do I double this easy PB fudge recipe?
This recipe is super simple. It’s a 1-to-1 ratio of peanut butter and icing. So however much icing you want to use, just use that much peanut butter to balance it out.
If you want to simply double the recipe you’ll need to use 32 oz of peanut butter and 32 oz of icing.
Storage suggestions
The best way to keep fudge fresh for as long as possible is to keep it in an airtight container at room temperature. This will help to prevent the fudge from drying out before you’re finished with it.
Printable Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe:
2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge is a long time favorite in our house! Over the years I have made this fudge for bake sales, family gatherings and just to have around the house for a special treat.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Jar of any brand peanut butter
- 16 oz Tub ready made frosting any flavor, I like the plain vanilla,the best but avoid cream cheese and whipped they don't get as firm
Instructions
- Empty both the peanut butter and frosting into a microwave safe container.
- Microwave on high for 1 min. Remove from microwave and stir.
- Then microwave on high for 1 min and pour mixture into glass banking pan. (9 x 9, works best)
- Smooth out, then refrigerate until hard
Nutrition Information
Yield 25Amount Per Serving Calories 190Saturated Fat 2gSodium 121mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 13gProtein 4g
Can you make chocolate covered peanut butter fudge
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I added Butterfinger bits to this recipe. Delicious!
Can I use sugar free frosting?
That should work! Let me know how it goes. Thanks
Well I just made this with the vanilla frosting and the peanut butter. I have to say I’m very disappointed in the taste. I’ve made this before but I used the cream cheese frosting and it’s always been a hit and the flavor was great. But I was reading this recipe and I saw where it says “avoid using cream cheese frosting”. So I thought I’d give the vanilla a try. Well, never again.They have absolutely no taste , I’m afraid that there won’t be anyone eating these but me. Other than that they turned out great texture wise. Sorry for the negative comment.
Sorry to hear this. I feel the same way about the cream cheese icing.I think it tastes horrible. I have never had anyone that i have served complain about the taste. It should taste more like peanut butter than anything. Thanks!
I made mine with peanut butter and choc. fudge frosting, tasted just like a reeses ,
This doesn’t make fudge. I tried it but still had to run to the store and grab a bag of white chocolate chips in order to get it to ‘set up’ Anyone who had this same problem this one added ingredient will fix the problem completely. 11 ounce bag of Hershey white chocolate morsels and done!
Sorry to hear that. You must have overcooked. I have been making this exact recipe for 20+ years with no problems.
I wish this page had a link to click that took me directly to the recipe instead of me having to scroll for a year just to find it. Especially when I discovered I tried this recipe before and it turned out like garbage.
I guess you missed the print recipe button right at the top of the page. Oh, you were to busy trying to find things to complain about to see it…
I made a double batch, it turned out perfect. So easy to make. Thank you for the recipe. Do you think if I added some peanut butter whiskey or cinnamon whiskey, it would turn out?
I ran into some peanut butter morsels mixed with chocolate morsels the other day. I thought I’d try them in my 3 ingredient quick fudge recipe. I bought 2 bags because I needed 3 cups of morsels and 1 can of sweetened condensed milk. I put the 3 cups of peanut butter and chocolate morsels in a microwaveable bowl and then put the can of sweetened condensed milk on the morsels. I did give it a brief stir to help get the milk divided more evenly on the morsels. Then I microwaved the mixture 15 seconds and took out and stirred to mix better. Then I put the mixture back into the microwave for 15 seconds and removed it and completely got it mixed thst time. Then I putvit back into the microwave for another 15 seconds to get it melted enough to pour into 9 by 9 inch pan lined with foil. Set in refrigerator overnight and cut into squares the next morning. Tasted more like reese’s peanut butter cups.
Microwaving the chocolate morsels only 15 seconds at a time will help to keep from getting dry and hard pieces of chocolate
Can I use a sugar free vanilla frosting?
I have never tried it with sugar free frosting. If I had to guess I think it may not firm up. Let me know if you try it. THANKS!
Has any tried putting chocolate chips on the top of fudge to let melt when done microwaving it?
I have never added the chocolate on top, but I assume it would work after your fudge has hardened a bit. Melted chocolate on top may just sink into the mix. Let me know if it works. Thanks
I made this fudge and it’s delicious. I was wondering how long does it last in the fridge. I know it’s just frosting and peanut butter but is there a shelf life.
After about a week it will start to dry out. I have frozen it with luck too. It never lasts more than a few days here though. Thanks!
What if you don’t have a microwave oven? Can I do it on the stovetop? Thanks
You could do it that way! You just need the ingredients to get softened enough to fully combine them!
This sounds wonderful. I’ve lost 90 pounds on WW, but this sounds to dangerous to have around. Might make for holiday give away though. Thanks for the post.
Can also use chocolate chips with crunchy peanut butter!!!
I use chocolate chips and chocolate icing with nuts,Awesome!!!!
I hate canned cream cheese frosting. I used per your recipe the reg vanilla. Then threw in a half brick of cream cheese, melted it up and worked really well. Sat it out after it hardened was GONE in an hour. I asked who who killed it, I’m assuming it was the son I never had, His name is notme. He tears up alot of stuff at my house. Thanks for a great easy recipe.
Very smooth and easy to make but I didn’t think it set-up like a traditional fudge does. I don’t think it would hold up outside of the refrigerator (like on a platter).
I’ve never had a problem with it setting up and holding up just fine on a plate or in a gift can.
Can i make these into fudge balls?
thank you for sharing