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Buckeye Fudge
Creamy buckeye fudge tastes just like the favorite Ohio candy, with a layer of sweet chocolate fudge on top of a layer of creamy peanut butter fudge.
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The perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate, Buckeye Fudge tastes just like the favorite Ohio peanut butter and chocolate candy, but in fudge form. This irresistible treat is made with just a handful of simple ingredients for a rich and decadent treat.
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The classic combo of a sweet chocolate layer and a creamy peanut butter fudge layer results in this delicious layered fudge you will love. One of the most delicious and easiest recipes around, this sweet and creamy confection has plenty of Ohio spirit.
Creamy fudge is a favorite treat to make for parties and gifting. Serve your Buckeye Fudge at potlucks, parties, or for an afternoon snack. Wrap it in a decorative box or tin with other handmade fudge flavors or other easy-to-make treats.
With the same rich peanut butter and chocolate flavors of the ever-popular buckeye candies, buckeye fudge is a rich and decadent treat that is sure to impress friends and family. Of course, you don’t have to be from Ohio-an to find this easy, fool-proof fudge absolutely delicious.
Buckeye Fudge Ingredients
- Butter - unsalted butter
- Peanut butter - creamy peanut butter, NOT the natural no-stir variety
- Vanilla - pure vanilla extract
- Sugar - powdered sugar
- Chocolate chips - milk chocolate chips
- Butter - salted sweet cream butter
- Sweetened condensed milk
Do you prefer crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy? You can easily use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy in this easy fudge. You can also use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used instead of milk chocolate chips for your homemade fudge.
Be sure to buy sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk. Lining the pan with overhanging parchment paper, or wax paper, will make lifting the fudge out of the pan to slice much easier.
To help cut the fudge after chilling, score a grid on the top of the fudge when it is barely set but still warm. When slicing the chocolate peanut butter fudge, you can dip the knife in warm water after each cut. Remember to carefully wipe the knife before slicing.
How to Make Buckeye Fudge
FIRST STEP: Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal from the pan. Set it aside.
SECOND STEP: In a medium-sized, microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the butter and peanut butter. Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. Add the vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
THIRD STEP: Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until all the powdered sugar is completely incorporated and there are no streaks or lumps of powdered sugar remaining.
FOURTH STEP: Pour the peanut butter fudge mixture into the prepared pan and, using a spatula, smooth it out into an even layer.
FIFTH STEP: Set it aside while you prepare the chocolate layer.
Chocolate Layer
SIXTH STEP: Using a medium-sized heat-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.
SEVENTH STEP: Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds. Stir, and continue heating in 15-second intervals and stirring until the mixture is smooth.
EIGHTH STEP: Using a silicone or offset spatula, evenly spread the chocolate over the peanut butter fudge layer.
NINTH STEP: Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
TENTH STEP: Grab the overhanging parchment and remove the fudge from the pan.
ELEVENTH STEP: Slice the fudge into 1-inch x 1-inch squares.
Why are these called buckeyes?
Traditional buckeye candy gets its name because it resembles a buckeye nut from the buckeye tree, the state tree of Ohio. This confection is called a buckeye because the finished product with its chocolate and peanut butter layers mimics the peanut butter and chocolate flavors of a buckeye candy.
Can I use crunchy peanut butter in my buckeye fudge?
Yes! You can easily use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy in this easy fudge.
How do I slice fudge easily?
To easily slice the chilled fudge, dip a large sharp flat knife in boiling water, dry it completely, and cut one long slice. The heat will help the blade to glide through.
How to Store Buckeye Fudge
ON THE COUNTER/IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover buckeye fudge in an airtight container separated by wax paper at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this easy fudge recipe for up to 2 months. Wrap this fudge recipe in plastic, then in foil. Allow the fudge to thaw before serving.
Buckeye Fudge
Creamy buckeye fudge tastes just like the favorite Ohio candy, with a layer of sweet chocolate fudge on top of a layer of creamy peanut butter fudge.
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Ingredients
Peanut Butter Fudge Layer
- unsalted butter 1 cup
- creamy peanut butter (NOT the natural no-stir variety) 1½ cups
- pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
- powdered sugar (sifted) 3½ cups
Chocolate Layer
- milk chocolate chips 1¾ cups
- salted sweet cream butter (softened) 1½ tablespoons
- sweetened condensed milk ⅔ cup
DIRECTIONS
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal from the pan. Set it aside.
- In a medium-sized, microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the butter and peanut butter. Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. Add the vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
- Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until all the powdered sugar is completely incorporated and there are no streaks or lumps of powdered sugar remaining.
- Pour the peanut butter fudge mixture into the prepared pan and, using a spatula, smooth it out into an even layer.
- Set it aside while you prepare the chocolate layer.
Chocolate Layer
- Using a medium-sized heat-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds. Stir, and continue heating in 15-second intervals and stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Using a silicone or offset spatula, evenly spread the chocolate over the peanut butter fudge layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Grab the overhanging parchment and remove the fudge from the pan.
- ELEVENTH STEP: Slice the fudge into 1-inch x 1-inch squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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