Classic Peanut Butter Fudge Candy

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and milk.

Add a dash of salt to the saucepan.

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.

Once boiling, set a timer for exactly 2 minutes and let it boil without stirring.

After 2 minutes, remove the pot from the heat.

Immediately add the butter and vanilla extract to the hot mixture.

Add the peanut butter to the pot.

Stir everything together until the butter and peanut butter are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.

To help the candy set, place the bottom of the saucepan in a sink with a small amount of cold water. Be careful not to get any water in the candy.

Stir the mixture continuously in the cold water bath until it begins to thicken and loses its sheen, about 2-3 minutes.

Once thickened, drop spoonfuls of the candy onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Let the candy cool and set completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes.