Simple
Double Layer Homemade Fudge
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
classic two-layer fudge recipe featuring a creamy
peanut butter base topped with smooth chocolate
fudge. This easy recipe uses sweetened condensed
milk and is perfect for holidays, gifts, and
kid-friendly cooking with adult help.
- Category:
Dessert
- No Baking
Required
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 15 minutes | Chill:
3-4 hours | Yield: 30-36
squares
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Layer
- 2 packages peanut
butter chips
- 1 (14 oz) can
sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- (Optional) 1 cup
chopped peanuts
Chocolate Layer
- 1 bag milk chocolate
chips
- 1 (14 oz) can
sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
extract
Instructions
Make the Peanut Butter Layer
- In a saucepan
or microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter
chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter,
stirring frequently until smooth.
- Remove from
heat and stir in chopped peanuts if using.
- Spread evenly
into a foil-lined 9×13-inch pan.
- Refrigerate
while preparing the chocolate layer.
Make the Chocolate Layer
- In a clean
microwave safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips
and sweetened condensed milk, stirring
frequently until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla
extract.
- Carefully
spread chocolate layer over chilled peanut
butter layer.
- Refrigerate
several hours until fully set.
- Cut into
squares and serve.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can help stir and spread layers with
supervision
- Adults should handle melting chocolate and hot
bowls
- Chilling between layers helps keep them neat
Notes
For clean slices, use a sharp
knife wiped clean between cuts. Store fudge in the
refrigerator for best texture.