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    Published: May 27, 2013 · Modified: Aug 17, 2022 by Paula Montenegro · Income from ads and affiliate links 26 Comments

    Old-fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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    This is an old fashioned recipe, very different from modern ones, but you can't beat the texture and flavor of a stovetop fudge recipe. This one has peanut butter and marshmallows, so you know you're in for a ride.

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    About this recipe
    Marshmallows in fudge?
    Storing
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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Fudge

    Vintage party recipes

    This past week was quite busy in the vintage kitchen. A friend celebrated his birthday last Friday night and asked me if I could help him with the food. Nothing fancy or complicated. But there would be 50 or 60 people, so a little planning was in order.

    This was part of the dessert and they became an instant hit! I was going to make the easy fudge with condensed milk we all love, but decided agains this old-school beauty at the last moment. In case you wonder, I also made the mini versions of the cheese and tomato muffins, eggplant hummus, and a ton of quesadillas.

    Chocolate marshmallow fudge pieces on white paper on woodentable, light blue box in background

    About this recipe

    This is old-fashioned stovetop fudge, the way past generations used to make it. A labor of love we might say.

    • Stovetop: it doesn't take much time, but there are several ingredients and a candy thermometer is highly recommended if you want the right consistency.
    • Salt: I love to add some sea salt on top (Maldon smoked sea salt is my favorite)
    • Extras: you can decrease the amount of marshmallows and throw in some pecans, peanuts or walnut pieces.
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    Two image collage of marshmallows added to fudge mixture, and being poured into pan
    Square pan with fudge and maldon salt package on wooden table

    The vintage recipe I chose for today proved to be everything I love about old-fashioned recipes, trustworthy and superb both in flavor and texture. I had wanted to make fudge for a long time, but most include marshmallow fluff which I can't find here, and have a grainy extra sweet feeling that doesn't agree with my idea of candy.

    But hello! I have homemade vanilla marshmallows now. Yeah, the recipe makes a lot, and I have a lot, still. Some in a tin, others in a plastic bag. And they're still just as good as a few weeks back. They're like cockroaches, they survive everything.

    Box with silk paper and chocolate marshmallow fudge pieces on a wooden table

    Marshmallows in fudge?

    I think I went a little overboard with the number of marshmallows because the recipe said ten, and well, who knew what size marshmallows were sold in the 40's right? I simply guessed an amount and went with that. They are a nice and soft surprise or stumbles as we say here, which really explains it very well.

    This fudge is so old-fashioned it's made on the stovetop, and requires a bit of attention while it's cooking. But wow, it's so worth it.

    The creaminess is unsurpassed. And the addition of peanut butter is genius. I can't get over how good peanut butter and chocolate are together.

    Close up of fudge with marshmallows on square pan

    Storing

    The good thing is that it lasts for a week. Just keep it in a tin, separated by wax paper so they don't stick together.

    You can also refrigerate them, well wrapped, and keep them for a few weeks.


    Related recipes you might like:

    • Microwave Chocolate Fudge
    • Buckeye Fudge
    • Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies (with video!)
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars (no-bake)

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Fudge

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    Chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow make for decadent fudge.

    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 20 squares

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup of sugar
    • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    • ¾ cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
    • 2 oz (60g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup mini marshmallows (or large ones cut into bites)
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

    Instructions

    1. Line an 8-inch (20cm) square pan with parchmente paper or aluminum foil.
    2. In a heavy medium saucepan combine sugars, milk and corn syrup. Add chopped chocolate and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Attach candy thermometer and let boil slowly, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 236ºF or soft ball stage.
    3. Remove from heat, add butter on top but don't stir.Let cool to lukewarm (110ºF), like warm tap water.
    4. Add vanilla, peanut butter and mix well. Add marshmallows and pour into prepared pan.
    5. Sprinkle sea salt on top and let cool completely. Put in the fridge until cold. Cut into squares and serve.
    6. Keep refrigerated, well wrapped.

    Notes

    Saucepan: make sure it has high sides, about 4 inches, to let the mixture climb up while cooking.

    Add-ins: you can also add a handful of peanuts, pecans, or walnuts. Decrease the marshmallows by ⅓ cup and add the same amount of nuts.

    • Author: Paula Montenegro
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Candy
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: chocolate fudge, peanut butter chocolate fudge, rocky road fudge

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    About Paula Montenegro

    I'm Paula, a baker for more than 30 years and your designated recipe developer, sharing the best ones here with simple ingredients + easy-to-follow instructions.

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    1. Julieta says

      June 27, 2013 at 12:33 pm

      Great party food!!! Those mini muffins, and the prunes!!! 🙂
      I don´t know how you did it, to survive ´till 5am! I cannot think doing that now, I think I´m also getting old :S
      You´re making many great recipes! I don´t know how I´ll do to try your recipes and the recipes I want to do for my blog :S I guess I need to sign up for the gym
      Kisses!!!

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    2. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

      June 02, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Salt! Marshmallows! Chocolate! I'm in...I bet you were the life of the party..:)

      Reply
    3. Lora CakeDuchess says

      June 01, 2013 at 2:13 am

      I want to go read those blogs you shared...you are wonderful to share them with us. But this fudge is incredible. So lovely for the party and even lovelier for me;)

      Reply
    4. Liz : strayed from the table says

      May 30, 2013 at 10:35 pm

      That fudge looks so glossy & rich and I don't think you can put too many marshmallows in.

      Reply
    5. e / dig in says

      May 30, 2013 at 1:10 am

      another recipe that sounds perfect for gift giving. then again, i would want to keep this fudge all to myself! fabulous, paula.
      and i love the pretty tin, too.

      Reply
    6. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

      May 29, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      Oh my! These are sinfully delicious! Love the flavor combinations here in this fudge. YUM!

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