AUNT NELLIE'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

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Rose Goble, of Winamac, Indiana, says her aunt received this treasured family recipe from a co-worker who brought it in regularly for office potlucks-but only after the co-worker retired!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanut butter, cheese and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until blended (mixture will be thick)., Spread into prepared pan. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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