Peanut Butter Cocoa Fudge

1 cup plus 3 Tbsps. chunky peanut butter
1 cup butter (no substitutes)
3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
3 Tbsps. baking cocoa
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

In saucepan, combine peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners sugar, cocoa and vanilla.

Spread into a buttered 8 inch square pan.

Freeze for 30 minutes, or until firm before cutting into squares. Store at room temperature.

Makes 2 dozen pieces

Source of Recipe: "Quick Cooking" magazine