Cathy's Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
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Cathy's Peanut Butter Fudge

By: MBMCD 
"Cathy's mom developed this recipe a long time ago. You do need a candy thermometer. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8x8 inch square pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

  1. Grease an 8x8 inch square pan.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar , butter and milk. cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (234-240 degrees F, 112-115 degrees C).
  3. Combine the cornstarch and water, add to the saucepan and mix well. Remove from heat and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and peanut butter until thoroughly blended. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. let cool, then cut into squares and enjoy!

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 281 | Total Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by jamesbay   view full review
I have some experience making fudge and I have a candy thermometer. I followed the directions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by bored99   view full review
When you add the peanut butter and vanilla, stir quickly (it won't take much time to blend)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by CAPNJUB   view full review
My mother gave me a peanut butter fudge recipe many years ago and my children lost it last...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by CALLEDHOME   view full review
This is a great fudge recipe. If you have made candy before it's really very easy. If you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by LadyJade   view full review
Wow, what a wonderful and easy recipe. Great job. I doubled this and it came out great. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by GOLDILAUX   view full review
I used Splenda instead of sugar. It doesn't crystalize like sugar and would never set. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by SHEWETT   view full review
Very smooth, creamy, peanutbuttery, velvety fudge. I was very impressed with the ease and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by wendy   view full review
I have never eaten peanut butter fudge with brown suger. It was pretty good, a little grainy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by DONNA JEAN   view full review
This is a very good recipe but I've had this recipe for years & didn't get it from here......
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2003 by CINNA   view full review
its not good ITS EXCELLENT. the only bad part is HOW CAN YOU STOP EATING IT????

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