No-Bake Cocoa Peanut Butter Fudge

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A quick and easy no-bake fudge combining rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter for a luscious treat. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and creamy peanut butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 16 Desserts cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup creamy peanut butter, stirring frequently until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and whisk in 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup milk until fully combined and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into 16 squares and serve chilled.

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