Peanut butter lovers look no further, this easy peanut butter fudge made with delicious Merckens chocolate melts is here to satisfy your peanut butter cravings! This fudge requires minimal ingredients and time to make (our favorite kind of recipe). The star of this show? Merckens white chocolate melts, it's going to give us the perfect base to allow the peanut butter flavor to stand out, but don't be afraid to be adventurous and try this recipe with Merckens Milk Chocolate or Dark chocolate melts!
Why use Merckens chocolate melts?
If you've ever struggled with grocery store baking chocolate not setting up or melting smoothly, it's because baking chocolate requires a special melting process called tempering. Merckens chocolate melts are an easy to use candy wafer that's a game changer, it tastes delicious and it makes this the ultimate no fail fudge recipe.
Perfect for any holiday.
This peanut butter fudge recipe isn't just delicious-- it's festive and versatile! Here are a few ways to make it holiday-ready:
Easter: press one of our Easter sprinkle mixes on top before chilling.
Christmas: drizzle with Merckens green or red chocolate melts for a festive touch.
Halloween: Add spooky sprinkles or icing eyes for a fun twist.
Everyday treats: Keep it simple and enjoy it as is, add your favorite sprinkles, or add in chopped peanuts for a little added crunch.
Pro tip:
Cut two pieces of parchment paper to the width of an 8x8 inch square cake pan and criss cross them inside of the pan. This will allow you to just lift the fudge right out of the pan when it's set up.
