peanut butter fudge

from Jennifer Griffee 

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)

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Instructions:

1. Melt Chocolate (Optional):
   If making the chocolate peanut butter version, melt chocolate and let it cool. Skip this step if not using chocolate.

2. Mix Ingredients:

   • For the chocolate version: Combine cooled chocolate with cream cheese and peanut butter.
   • For the non-chocolate version: Mix cream cheese and peanut butter together.

3. Add Sugar and Vanilla:
   Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix well, then chop and add the nuts.

4. Spread Mixture:
   Spread the mixture into an 8" or 9" square pan. Optionally, place a nut on each square for decoration.

5. Refrigerate:
   Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!