2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. crumbled Ritz crackers (or similar crackers)

Combine the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil and let boil for 1 minute (rolling boil). Drop a small amount from tip of spoon into a small container of cold water. If it can be formed into a soft ball, it is ready to remove from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and crumbled crackers. Drop onto wax paper using about 1 tablespoon for each pattie. Cool until set.

Makes about 40 to 45 fudge patties.