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    Make This 2-Ingredient Easy Fudge Recipe in 5 Minutes!

    Posted On Apr 1, 2022 · Updated On Jan 5, 2023

    Make This 2-Ingredient Easy Fudge Recipe in 5 Minutes!
    DessertsKid ZoneQuick & Easy

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    This easy fudge recipe is the best fudge recipe! 

    Is there anything worse than spending TONS of time recreating a recipe that you intend to share as a gift only for it to fail? I think not!  

    You will never again be plagued with grainy fudge or fudge that won't set as it should. There is no need for extra dishes or weird kitchen gadgets for this easy fudge recipe either - and there is no way this recipe will fail. Let do it!

    This fudge is superior to Old-Fashioned Fudge recipes in a lot of ways.

    easiest fudge recipe
    • Only 2 basic pantry ingredients required. 
    • Cooks in under 2 minutes in the microwave!  
    • Zero need for a candy thermometer! 
    • No kitchen tools necessary other than a mixing bowl & a spatula. 
    • Can be made days, even weeks in advance.  
    • One pan slices into 64 (1-bite) servings. 
    • This easy fudge recipe NEVER fails! 

    What are the ingredients for this easy fudge recipe? 

    It requires minimal ingredients to make this easy fudge recipe. You will need chocolate or vanilla frosting and peanut butter. You also will need to lightly grease a parchment-lined baking pan, butter is best. 

    easy fudge recipe peanut butter

    What type of peanut butter is best for this easy fudge recipe? 

    Stick with a brand of peanut butter that the oil doesn't separate from the peanut butter as it sits, like Jif, Skippy or Earth Balance. For this particular recipe avoid jars labeled "natural" and instead opt for a brand of peanut butter that retains its consistency at all times. 

    With fudge this easy + delicious, you'll probably want to make a double batch.

    How long will this easy fudge keep? 

    This easy fudge recipe will keep for up to 3 weeks in the fridge! 

    Let's make some fudge! It's so simple, you'll have time to make a batch of White Chocolate Rocky Road too. This recipe is fabulous for gifting - my friend Meg added it to her list of sweet treats for Valentine's day!

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    2-Ingredient Easy Fudge Recipe

    K.C. Cornwell
    You can make this 2-Ingredient Easy Fudge Recipe in just five minutes! It's smooth, creamy and never fails. How delicious is that?
    4.60 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Chilling time 30 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 64 servings
    Calories 72 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 1 LB tub Chocolate or Vanilla Frosting
    • 1 16 oz jar Creamy Peanut Butter
    • butter or coconut oil for greasing the pan

    Instructions
     

    • Line a 9x9 or 8x8 pan with parchment and grease with butter. Set aside.
    • Microwave frosting and peanut butter individually for 1 minute.
    • Combine in large bowl and stir until smooth.
    • Spoon into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm.

    Notes

    Add sprinkles, flaky salt or any topping you desire.
     
     
    Note from Vintage Sugarcube, the first blogger I ever traded recipes with: 
    P.S.  I will bet you all the shoes in my closet that NO ONE will guess you didn’t kill yourself in the kitchen over this fudge.  Ta!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 43mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword dessert, peanut butter recipes

     images by Meg van der Kruik

    Once you've mastered the easiest fudge recipe, try these:

    White Chocolate Rocky Road Fudge Recipe

    White Chocolate Rocky Road: a Gorgeously Easy Treat!

    This White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe makes a deliciously gorgeous treat! It's so easy and such a hit, you may want to make a double batch. It's fun in Spring, for Valentine's Day or Easter or a Mother's Day treat - and obviously perfect for holiday gifting.

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    Christmas Candy Chocolate Bark

    Christmas Candy Chocolate Bark is fun to make, fun to give, and fun to eat! Holiday sweets get scattered on top of the most colorful chocolate bark around. Who wouldn't want a piece of that?

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    Traditional Sugar Plums: the Easiest Holiday Candy!

    Sugar plums are a traditional holiday candy made of dried fruit, toasted nuts and crunchy sugar. They are delicious and incredibly easy to make. Taste one, and you'll find most of the holiday flavors you love are wrapped up in one bite!

    Let's get to the eating, people.

    easy 2 ingredient fudge
    I really can't think of anything better to do with your time.

    Frequently Asked Questions about this Easy Fudge Recipe:

    How long will fudge keep in the refrigerator? 

    Plain fudge will keep for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.

    How do you keep fudge fresh?

    Keep it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

    How do you make fudge faster?

    Use our 2-ingredient microwave method to make fast, never fail fudge. This fudge comes together in just 5 minutes!

    Make This 2-Ingredient Easy Fudge Recipe in 5 Minutes!

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