mom's blonde peanut fudge

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sherry Wilkins
Cabot, AR

This recipe brings back lots of loving memories of my parents. Mom made this for my Dad for as long back as I can remember. Of all the candy that Mom made, this was his favorite.

(1 rating)
yield 48 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's blonde peanut fudge

  • 4 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 16 oz
    raw peanuts
  • 13 ounce can
    evaporated milk (not condensed)
  • 8 oz
    miniature marshmallows
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make mom's blonde peanut fudge

  • 1
    Combine sugar, butter, salt, milk and peanuts in a heavy medium sized saucepan.
  • 2
    Cook over medium heat until candy thermometer reads 238 degrees (soft ball stage).
  • 3
    Remove from heat, add marshmallows and vanilla.
  • 4
    Beat with a wooden spoon until candy holds it's shape. This part seems to take forever. You will think it isn't going to set but just give it time.
  • 5
    Pour into a buttered 11"x17"x1" pan. Let set until firm. Cut and store in an airtight container.
  • 6
    This can be frozen and eaten right out of the freezer.
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