16 Peanut Butter Desserts for the Ultimate Salty-Sweet Treat
Put that jar of peanut butter to good use!
Whether it’s rich and creamy or thick and crunchy, peanut butter is one of those ingredients that has a very devoted fanbase—Ree Drummond being one of those fans! “Gosh, I don’t think there’s a smoother sight than a freshly cracked jar of peanut butter,” she says. If you adore this nutty spread just as much as Ree does, you probably look for ways to put it in everything: pancakes, sandwiches, salads—you name it. But out of all the mouthwatering peanut butter recipes to choose from out there, it simply shines in desserts. From chocolate peanut butter treats to fresh and fruity pairings, peanut butter desserts strike the perfect balance between salty and sweet.
To curb your craving for this silky, sticky wonder, we’ve rounded up all the best dessert recipes that put peanut butter at the front and center. Our list has creamy pies, crumbly bars, gooey brownies, and chewy cookies that are packed with rich, nutty goodness. Try one of the recipes that combine peanut butter and jelly! You’ll find popular Christmas cookies that make an excellent edible gift, plus an easy recipe for homemade Reese’s. And because this ingredient gives a lot of dishes structure and flavor, it’s the perfect addition to no-bake desserts that you can whip up in mere minutes if you’re in a pinch or have no interest in heating up the kitchen. Since you probably have a jar of peanut butter stashed in your pantry already, these recipes couldn’t be easier—or more delicious—to make. Here are the peanut butter desserts you’re bound to go nuts over.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Transform a childhood favorite into a delectable dessert by stacking a buttery cracker crust with a fluffy peanut butter filling and ribbons of sweet-tart raspberry preserves. It’s like a PB&J in dessert form!
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Scotcheroos
Chocolate and peanut butter get a crunchy, cozy upgrade with rice cereal and butterscotch chips. These bars are both crispy and creamy, salty and sweet, and perfect for snack or dessert.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
To get your peanut butter fix in a flash, these no-bake cookies are just the thing. And since they keep for up to a week, you can curb your cravings for days. This recipe even has a secret ingredient: pretzels!
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Peanut butter cookie layers swirled with strawberry preserves and topped with honey-roasted peanuts is a treat both kids and grown-ups will love. Rich, gooey, and crumbly—what more could you ask for?
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Ree’s famous chocolate peanut butter pie is cool, creamy, and incredibly satisfying. It comes together in under 25 minutes with just a few ingredients, and you won’t need to bake a thing!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Can't decide between peanut butter cookies and chocolate chip cookies? This recipe blends the best of both into one bite-sized treat. A dash of flaky sea salt on top pulls all the salty-sweet flavors together.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
With a nutty cookie crust, a silky peanut butter filling, and a velvety ganache topping, this dessert is perfect for peanut butter lovers. It even has peanut butter cups and cocktail peanuts as the finishing touches!
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Peanut Butter Fudge
Each square of this peanut butter dessert is packed with creamy, nutty goodness. Add a chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts, and you’ve got a decadent delight you’ll want to devour in one sitting.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
To let the peanut butter flavors shine, churn out this classic cookie. This peanut butter dessert has chewy centers and crispy edges, and a touch of honey enhances the nutty taste.
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Peanut Butter Brownies
This triple-layered treat features a smooth peanut butter filling sandwiched between two dark chocolate brownies. As if this peanut butter dessert wasn’t drool-worthy enough, the top is covered in peanut butter chips and semisweet chocolate chips.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
These dark chocolate peanut butter cups might just outshine traditional Reese's. Aside from the mouthwatering taste, this peanut butter dessert has a dense filling, all thanks to graham cracker crumbs.
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut butter blossoms might be a go-to Christmas cookie, but they’re tasty and easy enough to make all year-round! Just pop a Hershey's Kiss on top of each baked cookie, and let them cool completely before digging in.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Whether it’s an after-school snack for the kids or a quick treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, these peanut butter desserts take just 20 minutes to whip up. Grab a few pantry staples, and you'll be done in no time.
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Buckeyes
A ball of peanut butter rolled in melted chocolate is a dessert anyone can get behind. If you’re craving a nostalgic bite, these no-bake candies will have you going buck wild.
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Chocolate–Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
Want to give peanut butter chocolate chip cookies an even tastier spin? Just add ice cream! A scoop of chocolate ice cream is stuffed between two freshly baked cookies for a peanut butter dessert like no other.
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Quick Peanut Butter–Chocolate Cookies
If you manage to have leftover peanut butter cups, make them even sweeter by wrapping them in store-bought cookie dough. Who knew two ingredients could be so delicious?
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