Make this deliciously easy microwave 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge. Made with only 2 ingredients, this easy recipe made with frosting and a jar of peanut butter couldn't be more simple!
Make this vanilla fudge frosting year-round for a great no-bake treat. Or you can do this during the Holidays. Especially during the busy Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. It's a great treat to make without messing up the kitchen too much.
Just like this microwave fudge, you'll love our other quick and easy fudge recipes. Try our Oreo fudge made with chunks or Oreo and our pumpkin fudge made with real pumpkin puree. Or try these 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies.
Another holiday favorite is our fantasy fudge, and Sugar Cookies Truffles. Try this other no-bake peanut butter dessert, Peanut Butter Balls.
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Ingredients
True to its name, this recipe only uses 2 ingredients. Better yet they are also pantry staples.
- Frosting- Use vanilla flavored store bought frosting. Do not use cream cheese or whipped frosting. When recipe testing we tried both different variations of frostings like cream cheese and whipped and they were not as good. You could also use chocolate frosting, we found that the flavor of the frosting could be changed without any problems.
- Peanut Butter- Use creamy peanut butter. Do not use natural peanut butter, it's too runny and the results will vary. All jars are different but try to use between 16-18 ounces.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
Use these process shots to help get the results you are wanting. The pictures can help with texture and be a visual guide for best results.
- Add the vanilla frosting and the peanut butter into a microwave-safe bow.
2. Microwave the 2 ingredients together at small intervals. You don't want to microwave too long or it will ruin the ingredients.
3. Once the peanut butter and vanilla frosting are warm mix, together until a smooth mixture is formed.
4. Spread the 2 ingredient fudge mixture in a prepared 9x9 or 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper. The smaller the pan the thicker the fudge will be.
Hint: It's helpful to use parchment paper at the bottom of the pan for easiest removal of the fudge.
Substitutions
We love switching things up when we're in the kitchen. Try any of these variations for something a little different.
- Natural Peanut Butter- You may be tempted to use natural peanut butter because of its health benefits. You can but know that the results will vary and the fudge may not set like you want it to.
- Crunchy Peanut Butter- If you want to add some nuts but want to stick with the 2 ingredient theme, use crunchy peanut butter! It adds chopped peanuts throughout the fudge.
- Chocolate Frosting- For a chocolate peanut butter experience, use chocolate frosting instead of vanilla.
Helpful Hints
Don't overcook the peanut butter and frosting! Worst case scenario, you could burn it and it would have a burnt taste to it, or you might over cook it so much that it makes it gritty when it cools. You want it soft enough to be able to mix the peanut butter in, so after the first initial time in the microwave, just use 10-15 second increments until the desired texture is achieved.
How To Serve
This is a great neighbor gift during the holidays. Add it to a plate of cookies, or give the dessert on its own. Be sure to let the recipient know that if it's not eaten right away it needs to be refrigerated and not left on the counter.
Learn From Us
We make this every Christmas season, but the first time I ever made this, I was so worried about overcooking it that I didn't warm up the ingredients quite enough and they were hard to mix. If your fudge is hard to mix and the peanut butter is not mixing in, try giving it another 15 seconds in the microwave.
One time when making this fudge, I took it to a party. It sat out for about 2 hours before being served and by the time it was time to eat it, it was very soft and a little droopy. It was still delicious and everyone loved it, but now I make sure to refrigerate it until I'm ready to serve.
Storing Peanut Butter Fudge
Store the 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge in the refrigerator for 1 week in the refrigerator. If you serve it cold it will have a better texture.
You can absolutely freeze this recipe. Cut it into squares and put it in a freezer-friendly container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Remove and enjoy frozen, or thaw in the refrigerator. The texture may vary slightly.
Top tip
Don't let the fudge stay at room temperature for too long. It will start to get soft and less fudge-like.
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Recipe
2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
Equipment
- 9x9 Baking Pan or 8x8
Ingredients
- 16 ounce vanilla frosting store bought, not cream cheese or whipped
- 16 ounce creamy peanut butter peanut butter containers come in different sizes, as close to 16 oz as you can get is fine.
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper
- Place the vanilla frosting and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and mix them together a bit with a spatula(see picture above for reference). Microwave for 45 seconds and mix some more. If it doesn't blend together easily, mix in 10-15 second increments until it does. Mine usually takes 60-70 seconds.
- Dump peanut butter fudge into the parchment lined baking dish and smooth out. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until desired firmness is reached then cut into 36 pieces. Enjoy!
Notes
- This fudge gets pretty soft if left out in a warm room. It's still delicious, but something to be aware of.
- Use parchment paper at the bottom of the pan for easiest removal of the fudge.
- Don't overcook the peanut butter and frosting! Worst case scenario, you could burn it and it would have a burnt taste to it, or you might over cook it so much that it makes it gritty when it cools. You want it soft enough to be able to mix the peanut butter in, so after the first initial time in the microwave, just use 10-15 second increments until desired texture is achieved.
- peanut butter containers come in different sizes, as close to 16 oz as you can get is fine, even an 18 oz container would work
- Do not use natural peanut butter or results will vary.
- Feel free to use crunchy peanut butter, if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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FAQ
This simple recipe is easy to make. Microwave frosting and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Mix until smooth and add it to a parchment paper-lined baking pan. Cool in the refrigerator, cut into squares, and enjoy.
All you need for this recipe is your favorite brand of peanut butter make sure it's not natural peanut butter and vanilla frosting.
If your fudge is too soft, set it in the refrigerator. Make sure to serve it cold.
This is a great long-lasting recipe. It lasts up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can even freeze it for longer!
Peanut butter fudge can be really soft, it's the nature of what happens to it when you add peanut butter. Especially with 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge, there just isn't a lot of structure holding it together.
Nicole says
I was a little skeptical at how this peanut butter fudge would turn out with only 2 ingredients and made so easily. BUT they were SO easy to make and actually.... I don't think I've Ever had peanut butter fudge that I liked more! wow!