Old-Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Fudge: The Heirloom Recipe That Never Gets Old

There are some recipes that transcend time, quietly living on through generations, passed from one set of loving hands to the next. This chocolate peanut fudge is exactly that kind of recipe. Rich, smooth, and studded with crunchy peanuts, it has earned its place at every holiday table, potluck, and family gathering imaginable. The moment you set this pan down, it disappears — and someone always asks for the recipe.

What makes this fudge so special is its simplicity. No fancy equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients, and no complicated techniques. Just honest, old-fashioned goodness made with care. If you have never tried making homemade fudge before, this is the perfect place to start. And if you have made it a hundred times, you already know exactly why you keep coming back to it.

Ingredients

3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 and a half sticks)
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 package (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

What You Will Need

One 9x13 inch baking pan
Parchment paper
A heavy-bottomed medium saucepan
A candy thermometer (optional but helpful)
A wooden spoon or heat-safe silicone spatula

Method

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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Fudge: The Heirloom Recipe That Never Gets Old