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Ree Drummond always stocks her pantry with a jar of peanut butter. It's the key to a good PB&J sandwich after all. "Gosh. I don't think there's a smoother sight than a freshly cracked jar of peanut butter," she says. Of course, there's so much more you can do with peanut butter, too. Just look at these peanut butter recipes and you’ll go nuts for the dishes on this list. Whether it’s a healthy breakfast recipe, a savory dinner idea, or a decadent peanut butter dessert, we'll show you all the ways to put everyone's favorite nut butter to good use. Then again, there's nothing wrong with simply eating a spoonful straight out of the jar. Don't worry, we won't tell. 😂
What makes peanut butter so amazing is that the creamy texture and nutty flavor—it's perfect for making a lusciously smooth sauce for noodles or a salad dressing that packs a punch. It also pairs well with lots of steak recipes or chicken dinners, like Ree's grilled steak wraps with peanut sauce or her spicy peanut chicken and broccoli made on a sheet pan. If you're a fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, you'll be thrilled to find fun variations on the classic flavor combo, including a PB&J ice cream sandwich. Plus, peanut butter adds a boost of protein to some of your favorite smoothie recipes or overnight oats. So grab a jar of your favorite peanut butter brand and dig in!
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Make a copycat version of your favorite candy with this recipe for homemade chocolate-peanut butter cups. The easy filling includes a mixture of creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and graham cracker crumbs.
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Scotcheroos
If you've never had a Scotcheroo, think of it like a variation on crispy rice treats that's made with creamy peanut butter mixed right in! A sprinkle of flaky sea salt helps to balance out the sweetness from the butterscotch and chocolate in these bars.
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Buckeyes
This retro candy is all about the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. They look impressive, but they're surprisingly easy to whip up.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
There's nothing fancy about these peanut butter cookies. It's just a good, old-fashioned recipe that you can rely on to satisfy your peanut butter cravings.
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Peanut Noodles
This savory peanut butter recipe is incredibly versatile. You can serve it warm or chilled, or add shredded rotisserie chicken to make it heartier. Either way, it's ready in just 25 minutes!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut butter + chocolate chips + flaky sea salt = the perfect flavor combination! You'll want to make these cookies for bake sales again and again.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
There's peanut flavor in every bite of this creamy cheesecake recipe—from the crust to the filling to the topping! It's a decadent slice of heaven for those who are truly peanut butter fans.
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PB&J Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are easy, healthy, and perfectly customizable. Just add creamy or crunchy peanut butter, strawberry preserves, and chopped, roasted peanuts for a variation inspired by the classic PB&J.
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Chocolate–Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ladd is a big fan of ice cream sandwiches. And when they're made with homemade peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies, you will be, too! Fill them with any flavor of ice cream, like chocolate, vanilla, or even peanut butter!
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Peanut Butter Brownies
If you thought peanut butter and jelly was the ultimate power couple, just wait until you try peanut butter and chocolate! The two make a drool-worthy dessert in the form of brownies.
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PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches
This twist on PB&J will put a smile on anyone's face! It starts with a simple peanut butter cookie that sandwiches raspberry jam and white chocolate raspberry ice cream.
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Sheet-Pan Spicy Peanut Chicken and Broccoli
The peanut sauce on this chicken dinner can be as spicy or sweet as you prefer. Just add more cayenne or more honey and taste to adjust.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
You only need four ingredients to make the filling for this easy peanut butter pie. Just be warned: It's decadent, ultra rich, and utterly delicious.
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Peanut Butter Fudge
Made with creamy peanut butter and topped with lightly salted roasted peanuts, this homemade fudge recipe is perfectly sweet and salty. The chocolate drizzle is optional but highly recommended.
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Grilled Steak Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Don't be shy with the peanut sauce in these savory grilled steak wraps. But if you do have extras, don't worry! You can store it in your fridge to use as a dip for veggies or a dressing for salad.
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Peanut Chicken with Green Beans
This stir-fry is packed with flavor thanks to creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, curry, and a touch of hot chili oil. You can serve it over noodles or rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
The hardest thing about making this peanut butter treat is waiting for it to cool in the fridge. But, as Ree Drummond says, "Patience is a virtue!"
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
Both kids and adults will love this classic cookie recipe. Each one is studded with a chocolate Hershey's Kiss, but you can use any flavor of Kisses you prefer!
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Apple Peanut Butter Delights
Consider this english muffin topped with peanut butter, apples, cinnamon, and sugar the ultimate after-school snack! Ree started making it for her kids back when they were homeschooled.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes
This recipe is literally oozing with peanut butter! Each chocolate lava cake has a molten peanut butter filling.
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