23 Easy Peanut Butter Desserts for Anyone Who Can't Get Enough of It
Yes, it's possible to make it even more delicious.
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There are two types of people in this world: those who don't like peanut butter and those who simply love it, can't get enough of it, want it in everything. And we get why! Its creamy, rich, delicious and can mixed into any meal from PB&J pancakes for breakfast to Thai-inspired salmon salad for dinner. But we think in peanut butter desserts is where it shines the most. And if you agree with us (as we assume you do if you're reading this), rejoice! We've rounded up the best peanut butter dessert recipes right here for your ooey, gooey pleasure.
Peanut butter is such a flexible ingredient, because it provides structure as well as flavor. That means a lot of these qualify as easy no-bake desserts that can be whipped up in mere minutes. So, it's great when it's too hot to turn on your oven, but it's really the ultimate ingredient if you think about it. You'll find it in everything from after-school snacks year round to some of the most popular Christmas cookies of all time. While many of these recipes here combine peanut butter with chocolate desserts, we also included recipes that let it shine as a solo ingredient as well. We even found a fun twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a cake! And since you probably have a jar in your pantry already, there's no time like the present to dig in and find your next treat.
Peanut Butter Brownies
This three-layer dessert has a double hit of peanut butter. If that doesn't having you drooling already, may we remind you that it also has triple the chocolate?
Get the Peanut Butter Brownies recipe.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you can't decide whether to make peanut butter or chocolate chip cookies, why not combine the two? A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top enhances all the flavors for an irresistible treat.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
We're just going to say it: If you like Reese's, these are even better. And making your own candy is easier than you think! You don't have to worrying about tempering the chocolate here.
Get the Homemade Peanut Butter Cups recipe.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Ree notes, "If you do like peanut butter, you’re about to get your fill!" And she's so right. This pie comes together in minutes and is the ultimate rich delight.
Get Ree's Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie recipe.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This creamy and decadent cheesecake is not for the faint of heart. But if you love peanut butter, it is the perfect indulgence. There are even cocktail peanuts baked into the crust for a salty surprise!
Get the Peanut Butter Cheesecake recipe.
Peanut Butter Cookies
If you prefer to let the peanut flavor shine, you can't go wrong with this classic cookie. With a little bit of salt and a little bit of honey, it's a perfectly balanced bite.
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Buckeyes
Who doesn't love a ball of peanut butter rolled in melted chocolate? Everyone will go buck wild for these easy treats!
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Peanut Butter Fudge
If you want to challenge yourself a little in the kitchen, fudge is a great place to start. It requires watching a candy thermometer to hit the right temperature, but the rest is easy peasy. Drizzle with melted chocolate at the end just because you can.
Get the Peanut Butter Fudge recipe.
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Hello, classic Christmas cookie! But we think if they are so good, why not make them all year round? You can find Kisses all the time, so we think that's a sign that you should make them right now.
Get the Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes
Lava cakes are a sweet ending to any meal, romantic or otherwise. But adding peanut butter? Well, that just puts it over the top! Make in any ramekins you have around the house.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Bars
Like the classic pie but more crowd friendly, these bars are just calling out for a potluck or backyard party. This recipe can feed up to 35 and only requires five minutes of cook time!
Salted Peanut Butter Caramel Corn With Bacon
So when does the movie start? Because you need to make this instead of regular popcorn the next time you decide to watch another flick. It is a salty and a sweet snack in one!
Get the Salted Peanut Butter Caramel Corn With Bacon recipe.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Whether you've got kids coming home from school or you just need to satisfy your sweet tooth, these bars take a total of 20 minutes to make. Grab a bunch of stuff from your pantry and you'll be done in no time.
Get Ree's No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars recipe.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars
We love Rice Krispies treats any day of the week, but adding chocolate, peanut butter, and extra marshmallows makes them even more special. Pro tip: Save the butter wrappers to grease the pan to make the bars release easier.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
What's the sweet secret to making this ice cream? It doesn't need to be churned! Talk about easy. It's also completely dairy-free depending on the chocolate you use.
Quick Peanut Butter–Chocolate Cookies
If you manage to have leftover peanut butter cups, make them even sweeter with this super quick cookie recipe. All you need is some store-bought dough! Who knew two ingredients could be so delicious?
Get Ree's Quick Peanut Butter–Chocolate Cookies recipe.
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
We found a way to make peanut butter cookies even better―add ice cream! That's right, all you need to do is buy some chocolate ice cream and sandwich it in between two freshly baked cookies for a summer snack like no other.
Get Ree's Chocolate–Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe.
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
While these old fashioned cookies aren't super peanut butter forward in flavor, you couldn't make them without it! It helps bind the no-bake cookies together and also give it a lovely hint of your favorite treat while letting the other flavors shine.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake
Do you have two minutes? Great, then you can make a single serving of cake. It's true! The combination of chocolate and peanut butter can be yours any time you crave it with this mug cake.
Get the Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake recipe at Table for Two.
Peanut Butter and Roasted Banana Pudding
We love this twist on a classic dessert! Instead of vanilla wafer cookies, use peanut butter sandwich cookies instead. Roasting the bananas elevates the flavor with a caramel sweetness.
Get the Peanut Butter and Roasted Banana Pudding recipe at A Classic Twist.
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