Alton Brown'S Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

• 8 Ounces unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
• 1 Cup smooth (not natural) peanut butter
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Pound powdered sugar
• 1/2 Cup chocolate chips (your choice on the darkness)

1. 1. Combine the butter and peanut butter in a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap (poke holes in plastic to let out steam).
2. 2. Microwave for 2 minutes on high.
3. 3. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes.
4. 4. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon until it becomes harder and loses it sheen.
5. 5.Spread into a buttered 8 by 8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Fold the excess parchment paper so it covers the surface of the fudge and refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours.
6. 6. Melt chocolate chip (in a microwave or double boiler) and place into bag (pipette or zip-block with a small whole in the side). Drizzle chocolate over hardened fudge.
7. 7. Refrigeration until chocolate hardens.
8. 8. Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

unsalted butter, smooth, vanilla, powdered sugar, chocolate chips

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/alton-browns-easy-peanut-butter-fudge-50187029 (may not work)