Snacks and Treats

Peanut Butter Fudge Mix in a Mug

Pack a peanut butter fudge mix in a mug as a simple homemade gift. The recipient microwaves it with margarine for warm fudge in just 3 minutes.

Peanut Butter Fudge Mix in a Mug

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A gift-ready mug holding peanut butter chip and sugar mix plus a separate bag of mini marshmallows. The recipient adds margarine and microwaves it into warm fudge.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories913

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter chips
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows bagged separately
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons margarine (recipient adds)

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • mug
  • microwave-safe bowl

Directions
 

  1. Place the chips and sugar in a small zip-top bag, then seal and shake.
  2. Place the marshmallows in a second small bag.
  3. Lay tissue paper in a mug and set both bags inside.
  4. Tuck in a small wooden spoon and attach a tag with the cooking directions.

Notes

Combine the chip mixture and margarine in a microwave-safe mug or bowl. Microwave 3 minutes. Carefully remove and quickly stir in the marshmallows until melted. Serve warm, or pour into a lightly greased small dish and let cool until thicker. Dry gift mix: cool, dry place, sealed, up to about 2 months. Prepared fudge: refrigerate within 2 hours; use within 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 175g | Calories: 913kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 886IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); peanut butter chips counted as smooth peanut butter, margarine counted as butter. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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