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Peanut Butter Butterscotch Fudge

Peanut Butter Butterscotch Fudge

The ultimate indulgence awaits with this Peanut Butter Butterscotch Fudge. Silky, creamy, and oh-so-delicious, this easy recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy it as a delightful treat for any occasion, and you’ll be coming back for more!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural and not homemade because they’re too runny
  • 2 11-ounce bags butterscotch chips
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows with 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch baking pan

Method
 

  1. Line a 9×9-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. To a large pot, add the unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and salt. Heat over low heat to melt, stirring nearly continuously until melted. Be careful so you don’t scorch the butterscotch chips. Starting with softened butter is very helpful. If the last few butterscotch chips are resistant to melting, it’s okay.
  3. Remove pot from the heat, add the mini marshmallows, reserving 1/2 cup for sprinkling on top, and stir to combine. Work quickly and don’t overmix because you don’t want all the marshmallows to melt; some will melt and some will stay intact.
  4. Turn mixture out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
  5. Evenly sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup marshmallows, tapping them down gently with your fingers or a spatula.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving. Enjoy directly from the fridge. Fudge will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store the fudge in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain its freshness.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze the fudge if desired, wrapping it tightly.
  • Tip 3: This fudge pairs wonderfully with a glass of cold milk.
  • Tip 4: Dress up the squares with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
  • Tip 5: Experiment with other mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits!