Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

As promised here is one more gluten-free candy recipe! For our neighbor holiday gifts this year I made plates with this fudge, hug m&m pretzel bites, and my favorite soft, buttery caramels. A delicious trio if I do say so!

A few months back my friend Leanne brought this fudge to a get together with some friends. It was so delicious I've thought about it since! In the past I have made the fudge recipe from the back of marshmallow creme jars. This fudge is essentially that, but livened up a bit with a peanut butter layer.

The secret great thing about fudge is that it is actually really easy to make. If you speak my same language, we're talking rice krispies treats fast. 

 A few of my favorite things!

Now get all these treats out of my house! I love making candy every year. Happy Holidays to all!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

makes 40-50 pieces

(recipe adapted from Bakerella)

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla
6 oz package semi sweet chocolate pieces
7 oz. jar Marshmallow Creme (I like Kraft)
1/2 cup peanut butter (now is a time to use something like Jif)

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a medium pot.
2. Bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat to medium and continue boiling for 4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
4. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate pieces until melted.
5. Add 1 cup (1/2 jar) marshmallow creme and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until well blended.
6. Pour into greased 13 X 9 pan.

Repeat with remaining ingredients substituting peanut butter and spread over chocolate.

Then, cool at room temperature and cut into squares.

Enjoy!