10-Minute Peanut Butter Fudge

• sugar↗2 cups
• milk↗0.5 cups
• butter↗3 tablespoons
• Saltine crackers, finely ground in a food processor or blender (see notes)↗30
• vanilla↗1 teaspoons
• peanut butter↗1.25 cups
• chocolate chips↗1.5 cups
• coarse sea salt↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grind the crackers into a fine crumb, depending on how crunchy you want the fudge. Transfer them to a large bowl and add the peanut butter.

2. 2

   In a saucepan over medium‑low heat, combine sugar, milk, and butter. When the mixture starts to boil, set a timer for 1 minute. It will rise slightly with foam. After 1 minute, remove the pan from heat and immediately pour the mixture over the crackers with peanut butter. Add vanilla and stir until a smooth, soft dough forms.

3. 3

   Spread the dough into a 9‑inch glass baking dish (or another dish), line with parchment paper if needed. Let cool for at least 1 hour or until the mass is firm enough to cut into squares – it hardens quickly in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle them over the fudge. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.