Nutella Peanut Butter Fudge

My birthday was last week and I was lucky enough to be surprised with a dozen cupcakes. I shared the majority of these, but the one I immediately claimed for myself was chocolate peanut butter cup flavored. Chocolate and peanut butter has always been (and probably always will be) my favorite flavor combination. The best part of this cupcake was the peanut butter frosting. I really wish I could just eat a big bowl of it, but of course that is not socially acceptable.

Earlier this week I combined the same chocolate peanut butter goodness into a treat that is just as tasty, makes a great gift, and is not frowned upon if you eat it straight in public. Let's not think about how this is basically thick frosting...

Here are the ingredients you will need:

To get started line a square pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray.

To prevent lumps of powdered sugar in your fudge sift 4 1/2 cups and set aside.

Next in a heavy duty sauce pan combine the butter and the peanut butter:

Cook the mixture until it comes to a boil.

Quickly work to stir in the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.

Heat the nutella for 30 seconds in a microwave and then add to peanut butter mixture. Stir just a few times so that you will have a swirled effect.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and distribute evenly with a spatula or spoon.

Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and smooth the top. 

Chill for 2 hours, slice into 32 pieces, and enjoy!

Yes, it's that easy and oh so amazing!

Nutella Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups salted butter
• 1¼ cups smooth peanut butter
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4½ cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup Nutella

Directions:

1. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter and peanut butter until the mixtures comes to a boil. Remove from the heat.
3. Stir in the powdered sugar until smooth and no lumps remain. Add in vanilla and salt and stir again.
4. Heat Nutella in microwave and then add to peanut butter mixture. Stir to achieve a swirled effect.
5. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and press down in all areas to ensure it is smooth and even. Cool until set in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
6. Cut into 32 pieces and share with friends!

Fudge can be stored at cool room temperature in an airtight container.