peanut butter candy

Whip up a batch of homemade peanut butter candy in minutes!  This peanut butter candy recipe has only 4-ingredients and is ideal for holiday sharing and gifting.

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Candy

peanut butter

sugar

heavy cream

tsp vanilla extract

In a large bowl, add the powdered sugar...

In a large bowl, add the powdered sugar and peanut butter.

Then add in the heavy cream.

And the vanilla extract.

Using a clean hand or rubber spatula, mix...

Using a clean hand or rubber spatula, mix everything together until a dough begins to form.

If adding any additional mix in's do so...

If adding any additional mix in's do so now.

Spread the dough onto a piece of wax...

Spread the dough onto a piece of wax paper or parchment paper.

Roll into a log and wrap.

Chill for 30-minutes in the refrigerator before slicing.

Once sliced, you can add sprinkles, chocolate chips,...

Once sliced, you can add sprinkles, chocolate chips, dip them into chocolate, or dip them into additional powdered sugar.

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This homemade peanut butter candy is super easy to make.  It is creamy and fudgy and is the perfect sweet treat!  A perfect homemade candy recipe to gift to friends and family at the holidays! Print or save this recipe: https://nobakerecipes.com/old-fashioned-peanut-butter-candy/

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Candy (No baking needed)

Chocolate and Peanut Butter are married in this creamy delicious fudge when old-fashioned Cocoa and Peanut Butter Fudge unite.  Simply delicious!

Cocoa Peanut Butter Fudge

Hershey’s cocoa

salt

milk, (I used 2%)

butter, unsalted

vanilla

peanut butter, creamy

Grease the inside of a 9 x 9 baking dish or pan with butter.  Line the dish with a piece of parchment paper that is long enough to hang over the sides, so that you can grab it to lift the fudge out later.  There is no need to butter the parchment paper again.  You can also use foil if desired.

In a 2 quart heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, salt, and milk.  Mix and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Place a candy thermometer on the side of the pan, if not using the cold water test, and cook mixture over medium heat, stirring slowly but constantly, until mixture reaches a soft ball stage (234 degrees) on a candy thermometer or forms a soft ball when tested in cold water.  Immediately remove from heat.

Add the butter, vanilla, peanut butter, and nuts, if using, and beat with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined and mixture begins to slightly thicken.  This should only take about 30 seconds.  Immediately spread candy evenly into a prepared 9 x 9 baking dish.  I use an offset spatula to spread it.

Run a sharp knife along the two sides of the dish where there is no parchment paper.  Gently grab the ends of the parchment paper and lift the fudge up and out of the dish and onto a counter.  Cut the fudge into squares.  I use a long sharp knife and cut the fudge into long strips first, then into squares.

Store fudge in an airtight container and refrigerate if you&#8217;re not going to eat it right away.  It will stay fresh for up to one week.

All fudge freezes nicely, so feel free to make it in advance and freeze it for the holidays.  Make sure it&#8217;s wrapped tightly or in an airtight container.  If I&#8217;m giving the entire batch to someone after freezing it, I place the candy in a candy tin, place a piece of plastic wrap over the top, then place the lid on the tin and freeze.

This is an excellent  recipe!! I used ghiradelli  dutch process cocoa powder instead of Hersheys cocoa powder. Everyone loved it!!!

This recipe is perfect. I made it a couple of weeks ago and was shocked that it turned out so well the first time. I've never been much on making sweet stuff, but childhood memories invaded my evening, so I made fudge. My mama always made the most perfect fudge (no peanut butter) and divinity at Christmas. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

I have been searching for this recipe for years. . It used to be on the back of the Hershey cocoa can.in early 70's. I love cooking and baking ,started at 9. This is what my Mom requested the most, even when I didn't cook it long enough it made excellent ice cream topping. 
Thank you for sharing

This 2-Ingredient mazapan candy is sweet, creamy, and so easy to make. Wait as each bite melts in your mouth!

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First, add the peanuts to a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times until you achieve a coarse meal. Stop frequently to scrape down the sides and bottom for an even consistency.

Add in the powdered sugar and continue pulsing or blending until the mixture sticks together when you press it between your fingers. This process can take anywhere from 2-10 minutes depending on your blender.

Place the cookie cutter on a plate, board, or piece of parchment paper. Using your fingers or the back of a small spoon, press a few tablespoons of the mazapan mixture very firmly into the cookie cutter.

While pressing down on the mazapan close to the edges, carefully slide the cookie cutter up. Continue this process with the rest of the mixture.

Once all the candies are shaped, wrap them in paper or cling wrap and store them in an airtight container for later. Happy eating!

My kids LOVED this candy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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This Mexican peanut butter candy requires just 2 ingredients and 15 minutes or less to make. You'll be shocked at the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness of mazap&aacute;n de cacahuate.

Mazapan (Mexican Peanut Butter Candy)

These bite-size peanut butter candy bars are made with just 3 ingredients in about 10 minutes! Perfectly peanutty, sweet, and slightly crispy, you will love these!

Peanut Butter Candy

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Line a 6x3.5-inch pan with parchment paper. Note: You can use any pan as long as it is about this size.

To a small saucepan, add the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Heat over low heat and stir it from time to time.

To another medium saucepan, add the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Using a candy thermometer, measure the heat of the syrup. You want the syrup to reach a temperature of 257 °F (125°C).

As soon as the syrup reaches this temperature, turn off the heat and immediately pour in the hot peanut butter. Use a wooden spatula or spoon to quickly stir the peanut butter into the syrup.

Once the peanut butter and syrup are fully combined (it should only take a few seconds), pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Be careful; the mixture will harden very fast, so you want to act quickly.

Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes before removing it from the pan and cutting it into small bars.

Turned out well only from my second attempt. Very good recipe! Easy and tasty

I was, wasn't I! These are good - really good. They give a nice boost of protein and just the right amount of sugar so they are not overwhelming or hard on the blood sugar. I've made them a few times now any they always turn out great - definitely a recipe to recommend and share. You're doing a great job on your site - it's gorgeous, and I don't seem to have any problem with ads. Please keep it coming! All success to you - Deb

I tried these last night! They were super easy to make and quite wonderful. They made a quick, delicious snack which, surprisingly, wasn't overly peanut buttery. We will definitely make them again. Maybe try them with almond butter, or some other nut butter? But peanut butter is really good. Thanks Thomas - we always enjoy trying your recipes!

I made these candy bars for my family yesterday. We loved it. Thank you, and wish you all the best.

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