Traditional fudge can be tricky project, but these Easy Fudge Bars are fast to make and have a creamy texture that holds its shape thanks to a peanut crust.
Preheat oven to 350 °F. In a food processor, add graham crackers and peanuts and pulse until the mixture is in a crumbly sand texture. Add cinnamon and melted butter and pulse together.
Press the crust mixture into an 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. I recommend having some of the parchment paper hang over the sides of the pan so it's easier to remove the fudge later.
Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until it's starting to brown slightly. It's okay if the crust doesn't look completely set. It will firm up in the fridge later.
Finishing the fudge
In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate. Stir until the mixture is steaming hot, but not boiling, and the chocolate is melted completely. This will take about 5 minutes over low heat. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Stir the mixture into your prepared crust. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Transfer to fridge and allow to cool for two hours or overnight.
Cut the fudge into five even rows and columns, making 25 pieces. You could do 4x4 if you want slightly larger pieces.