**Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge** is one of those old-school treats that comes together fast and tastes like a cross between candy and dessert—smooth, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth.
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### 🥜 Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
#### **Ingredients**
* 1 cup creamy peanut butter
* ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
* 2 cups sugar
* ½ cup milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* Pinch of salt
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#### **Instructions**
1. **Prepare pan**
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. **Cook the base**
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and milk.
Stir constantly and bring to a gentle boil.
3. **Boil briefly**
Let it boil for about **2–3 minutes**, stirring continuously (don’t overcook or it can turn crumbly).
4. **Add peanut butter & vanilla**
Remove from heat. Quickly stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
5. **Set the fudge**
Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. **Cool**
Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours).
7. **Slice & serve**
Cut into squares once set.
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### ✨ Tips for Perfect Fudge
* Timing matters—too long boiling = dry fudge, too short = too soft.
* Stir constantly to prevent burning.
* Use regular creamy peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) for the smoothest texture.
* Add chocolate chips or swirl melted chocolate on top for a twist.
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### 😋 Texture & Flavor
* Silky and creamy (not grainy)
* Sweet, with a strong peanut butter flavor
* Slightly firm but melts quickly in your mouth
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