Don’t you just love buckeyes? Although they are a treat that is enjoyed during the fall of the year, I personally like to make them all year round. After all, the sweetness of the chocolate mixed with the peanut butter goes a long way in helping to make me one happy camper!
Although I thought that it was impossible to improve on the simple buckeye, this recipe has gone and proven me wrong. It is buckeye fudge, and although it is reminiscent of buckeyes, it is a different animal altogether. You will love the taste, the texture and everything about this delectable treat.
Peanut Butter Layer:
1 cup butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Layer:
7 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1/2 of a 14 ounce can)
1 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
DIRECTIONS for the microwave:
Peanut Butter Layer – Combine the peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 90 seconds. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly. Grease an 8-9″ pan with butter or line with parchment. Transfer the peanut butter fudge mixture to the pan and press into the pan.
Chocolate Layer – Combine the milk, the chocolate and the butter in a medium size glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 90 seconds. Stir to combine and heat another 15 seconds if needed. Stir until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter fudge.
Let cool on the counter for at least 4 hours before cutting, or chill in the refrigerator. Slice into bite size servings and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
DIRECTIONS for the stove-top:
Peanut Butter Layer – Combine the peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a medium size saucepan over medium low heat. Stir to combine, it should come together very quickly and be smooth and creamy. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the powdered sugar a cup or so at a time. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Chocolate Layer – Combine the milk, the chocolate and the butter in a medium size glass bowl over a simmering pan of water and allow it to slowly melt while stirring occasionally. Once it has fully melted, stir until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter fudge.
Let cool on the counter for at least 4 hours before cutting, or chill in the refrigerator. Slice into bite size servings and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
(Source: Barefeet in the Kitchen)