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Buckeye Fudge

This rich and creamy Buckeye Fudge features a delicious peanut butter base topped with a smooth chocolate layer, creating a delightful treat reminiscent of classic buckeye candies. It's easy to make and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 36 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer
  • 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (0.5 stick)
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
Peanut Butter Layer
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter and 0.5 cup unsalted butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Chocolate Layer
  1. In a separate medium saucepan, melt 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 0.25 cup unsalted butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup powdered sugar and 0.5 tsp vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. Carefully spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the peanut butter layer.
Finishing
  1. Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2-3 hours, or until completely firm. Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge out of the dish and cut into small squares.

Notes

For best results, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cutting. Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator.