Aunt Hannahs Foolproof Peanut Butter Fudge Food

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine the butter and peanut butter in a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2 minutes on high. Stir and microwave on high for 2 more minutes. (Use caution when removing this mixture from the microwave, it will be very hot.) Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon. The mixture will become hard to stir and lose its sheen. Spread into a buttered 8 by 8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Fold the excess parchment paper so it covers the surface of the fudge and refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

AUNT HANNAH'S FOOLPROOF PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Lightly butter or grease a 13x9 pan; set aside.
• Measure out peanut butter, marshmallow creme and vanilla onto a large, lightly buttered or greased plate; set aside.
• Place evaporated milk and sugar into a large heavy pot; stir until combined. Add butter or margarine and salt.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring; adjust heat until a consistent medium-boil is achieved. (You need to lower the heat if the bubbles are popping and spurting dangerously close to your hand while stirring.).
• Boil 12 minutes (more or less), stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat; quickly add remaining ingredients and beat by hand until thoroughly combined.
• Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Note for subsequent batches: If your batch is less firm than you'd like, increase cooking time a minute or so. If it's too firm, or becomes dry or crystal-ly when cooled, decrease cooking time or add more peanut butter.

AUNT JEAN'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter a small square pan and set aside. In a heavy pan mix cocoa, sugar, milk and salt. Mix well and put on high heat till boiling, stirring constantly. Let simmer till a soft ball forms (after boiling starts - about 15 min.) in a cold glass of water.
• Then add vanilla and peanut butter. Stir until it starts to thicken a little.
• Pour into a buttered pan. Let cool and cut into small squares.