Cathy's Peanut Butter Fudge

 "Cathy's mom developed this recipe a long time ago. You do need a candy thermometer. Enjoy!"  Original recipe yield: 1 - 8x8 inch square pan.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter

DIRECTIONS:

Grease an 8x8 inch square pan.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar , butter and milk. cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (234-240 degrees F, 112-115 degrees C).
Combine the cornstarch and water, add to the saucepan and mix well. Remove from heat and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and peanut butter until thoroughly blended. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. let cool, then cut into squares and enjoy!

Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

 "This recipe belongs to my mother and it is the creamiest peanut butter fudge ever."  Original recipe yield: 1 - 9x13 inch dish.

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 (16 ounce) jar peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, brown sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallow creme until well incorporated and melted. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth; spread in prepared pan. Let cool before cutting into squares.