No-Bake Pantry Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14

A quick and simple fudge combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter using pantry staples, no oven required. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers semisweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar 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 180 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.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1/2 cup unsalted butter together, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until smooth and combined.
3. Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until the mixture is smooth and thick.
4. Step 4: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm before cutting into 1-inch squares and serving.