Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups of confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- In a medium bowl, cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave and pour over the fudge.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Interesting Facts
- Peanut butter fudge is a popular treat in the United States.
- It is believed to have originated in the early 20th century.
- It is often served at holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving.