Description
This classic holiday fudge is a creamy, no-bake treat made with chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Rich, nostalgic, and incredibly easy to make, it’s perfect for gifting, dessert platters, or satisfying a holiday sweet tooth.
Ingredients
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter (natural or regular)
1/4 cup coconut oil or butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
- If using nuts, fold them into the fudge mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours until completely firm.
- Once set, lift the fudge from the dish using the parchment overhang and slice into squares.
Notes
Use regular peanut butter for firmer fudge.
For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or pecans.
Use coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
Add crushed peppermint or sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg