Gluten Free Peanut Butter Fudge

I’ve been making this gluten free peanut butter fudge for a while now, and it’s one of those recipes I keep coming back to. It’s simple, it’s delicious, and it never disappoints.

What I really like about it is how few ingredients you need. We’re talking peanut butter, butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt. That’s the whole list.

Since everything in this recipe is naturally gluten free, it’s a great option if you’re avoiding gluten or cooking for someone who does. No need to hunt down specialty products or worry about hidden ingredients.

The texture is smooth and melt-in-your-mouth, with that classic peanut butter flavor that just hits right. It’s hard to stop at one piece, I’ll be honest with you.

If you’ve been looking for an easy gluten free dessert that actually tastes amazing, this is it. Let me show you how to make it step by step.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Only 5 Ingredients – This gluten free peanut butter fudge uses just five simple ingredients that you probably already have sitting in your kitchen. No long grocery lists or hard-to-find specialty items needed.

No Baking Required – You don’t need to turn on your oven at all for this recipe. It’s a no-bake fudge that sets up in the fridge, which makes it perfect for hot days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen.

Naturally Gluten Free – Every single ingredient in this peanut butter fudge is naturally gluten free, so you don’t have to worry about tracking down special gluten free flour blends or substitutes. It’s safe and simple.

Peanut Butter Lovers Will Go Crazy – With two full cups of creamy peanut butter, this fudge delivers a rich, intense peanut butter flavor in every single bite. If you love peanut butter, this one was basically made for you.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cup Butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3.5 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Salt

How to Make

Step 1

Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until butter is melted, then stir until smooth.

Step 3

Add vanilla extract and salt, then gradually stir in powdered sugar until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.

Step 5

Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm, then cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Helpful Tips

Use Regular Creamy Peanut Butter

Go with a standard creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy for this recipe. These have stabilizers in them that help the fudge set up firm and hold its shape when you cut it into squares.

Natural peanut butter (the kind where the oil separates to the top) has a different texture and consistency. It makes the fudge greasy and soft, and it won’t firm up the way it should in the fridge.

If all you have is natural peanut butter, you can still try it, but just know the fudge will be softer and harder to cut into clean squares.

Microwave the Peanut Butter and Butter in Short Bursts

Instead of running the microwave for the full 1-2 minutes straight, heat it in 30 second bursts and stir in between each one. This way the butter melts evenly and nothing gets overheated or starts to bubble.

Overheated peanut butter gets oily and can separate, which messes with the texture of your fudge. You just want the butter fully melted and the peanut butter warm enough to stir smooth.

Once you can stir them together into one smooth mixture with no chunks of butter left, you’re good to move on.

Sift Your Powdered Sugar

Powdered sugar loves to clump up in the bag, and those little lumps don’t always break down when you stir them in. If you skip sifting, you can end up with white pockets of dry sugar in your finished fudge.

Just run it through a fine mesh strainer or a sifter into a bowl before you add it to the peanut butter mixture. It takes about one extra minute and makes a big difference in how smooth your fudge turns out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?

You can, and it will give your fudge a nice nutty texture with little peanut pieces throughout. Just keep in mind that the fudge won’t be as smooth and it might be slightly harder to press evenly into the pan.

If you like a bit of crunch in your fudge, go for it. The recipe works the same way either way.