No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Squares

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Easy, creamy no-bake fudge squares combining peanut butter and chocolate, perfect for a quick sweet treat with pantry staples. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers unsalted butter, smooth peanut butter, 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 190 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 16 American cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup smooth peanut butter together, stirring until fully combined and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and whisk in 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and thickened.
  4. Step 4: Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and silky.
  6. Step 6: Pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the peanut butter layer, spreading gently to cover.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours until firm. Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the pan, then cut into 16 squares for serving.

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