Delightfully Easy Fudge

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 16 Cuisine: American

Creamy, rich fudge with peanut butter and chocolate flavors, complemented by nuts for crunch. Perfect for sweet cravings, parties, or gifting to friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 pound confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat margarine and peanut butter over medium-low heat until melted.
  2. Stir until blended.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Add vanilla and cocoa, and stir until completely blended.
  5. Stir in enough sugar to thicken slightly.
  6. Add nuts; stir well.
  7. Add remaining sugar, a little at a time, stirring well each time.
  8. Mixture will be very thick.
  9. Press into an ungreased 8 x 8-inch pan and refrigerate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

779 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.1g 28% DV
Total Fat 54.9g 70% DV
Carbs 49.5g 18% DV
Fiber 12.2g 43% DV
Sugar 30.8g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 293.3mg 13% DV
Potassium 965.8mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 70mg 5% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Peanut Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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