Calling all peanut butter lovers! Get all the most iconic peanut butter recipes, all in once place! There are 28 incredible, easy peanut butter desserts in this complete round-up, plus a BONUS homemade peanut butter recipes that’s beyond easy to make.
It’s your guide to infusing peanut butter into all the most delicious treats you can imagine.
From decadent peanut butter fudge, to cookies, cakes and even peanut butter frosting, you’ll find a peanut butter recipe to please everyone!
Do you go nuts for peanut butter?
Some of my favorite recipes include peanut butter and I thought it was time to compile them! These are tried and true recipes for every craving and occasion.
Baking with peanut butter is easy. Several of these peanut butter desserts are even no bake! Many of these recipes require only a few staple ingredients so you can whip up a favorite peanut butter snack or dessert in no time.
You’ll find the easiest homemade peanut butter recipe at the bottom of this post, or you can head directly to how to make peanut butter. You don’t have to use homemade peanut butter for any of these delicious recipes, but it’s sure a tasty addition!
This post is easy to navigate. Simply browse the list of recipes for inspiration, and click through to the post for a printable recipe card. Use the drop down Table of Contents menu to head to different categories.
If you’re a fan of all things sweet and salty, you’ll love these amazing peanut butter recipes. I hope you enjoy this peanut butter inspiration as much as I enjoy sharing!
Peanut Butter Recipes
Before we jump into the recipes, here’s a few peanut butter tips and a quick question and answer session so you can bake with confidence!
Tips
- Use creamy, crunchy, or roasted peanut butter.
- Most no-bake recipes work well with even homemade peanut butter or natural, depending on your preference.
- Most baked peanut butter desserts yield the best results with a traditional store bought peanut butter because it’s thicker and holds up better to oven temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Peanut butter has a decently long shelf life. Most peanut butters will last up to three months after opening. However, natural peanut butters often lack preservatives to keep them fresh for longer, so they might only last for a month after opening.
Yes, you can store peanut butter in the refrigerator. It will last up to six months when stored there after opening, vs just three months in the pantry.
Yes, you can store peanut butter in the freezer for up to six months.
Peanut butter is loaded with nutrients, but it’s also full of calories and fat. There are health fats in peanut butter, but aim to consume in moderation. Making your own peanut butter at home can help you avoid the added oils, sugar and fats in most commercial brands of peanut butter.
No Bake Peanut Butter Desserts
This easy Peanut Butter Bars recipe uses just 5 ingredients – peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter, chips and powdered sugar.
These peanut butter truffles are the perfect sweet treat to serve on game day. Of course, they’re also super cute and easy to make, they are perfect to serve to a crowd.
Personal peanut butter pies that are gluten free and can be made ahead! With an oatmeal and brown sugar crust these pies are not only delicious but look pretty and elegant.
This Buckeye Recipe, or chocolate peanut butter balls as they are sometimes called, is turned into adorable little hedgehogs that will charm your guests no matter the event.
Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
These sweet and salty snacks are made with a homemade trail mix and chocolate, and you can make a batch in just 5 minutes!
No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake
A combination of peanut butter pie and cheesecake, this No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake is made with a store bought crust!
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
My No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are stuffed with Reeses Pieces that will bring a surprised smile to everyone’s face.
Next, don’t skip these delicious preacher cookies come together in less than 10 minutes with ingredients you probably always have on hand.
Peanut Butter Bark is the perfect recipe to make with the kids! With a peanut butter base and chocolate swirl, everyone can have a chance to sprinkle on pretzels, marshmallows, and your favorite candy pieces!
Easy No Bake Leftover Halloween Candy Recipe
Of course, this is the perfect way to use up all that trick or treat candy. A little sweet, a little salty and a lot of crunch from all those candy bars (hello, snickers!).
Healthy Peanut Butter Recipes
Packed with nutrition for a guilt free dip, this Peanut Butter Fruit Dip is not only healthy but delicious! Subsequently, I love serving it as an after school snack for the girls with apples!
Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Naturally gluten free, these Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies will surprise you with how mouthwatering they are! They are not only delicious but also nutritious and light with a lot less calories than you’d expect!
Finally, we round out the healthy options with another no bake recipe, Peanut Butter Granola Bars. The perfect after school snack, I feel good about serving these granola bars knowing they are packed with nutrition, and my girls love them.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Snickers Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies disappear off the pan before they’ve even had time to cool! Snickers Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies are a chewy cookie with a gooey chocolate inside that is irresistible.
We have to include a classic, thick chewy Peanut Butter Cookie Cake recipe for all the peanut butter and sugar cookie lovers out there. Sprinkle some sea salt on top for that sweet and savory flavor, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Of course we can’t skip the world’s best Peanut Butter Cookies! These thick and chewy cookies are full of sweet and salty flavor and have a delicious crunch to them.
Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
The only thing better than a peanut butter cookie, is a Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookie. This recipe only gets better with each cookie rolled in brown sugar and sea salt before baking.
Chewy Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Cookies
These cookies live up to their name – Thick Chewy Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Cookies. In fact, these chocolate cookies are full of peanut butter chips, and I share my secret twist to make bakery worthy cookies!
Peanut Butter Cakes, Brownies and Bars
Made from scratch, feel good Peanut Butter Brownies are the ultimate comfort dessert. With crisp edges and a slightly under baked center, these easy peanut butter brownies will really improve your day.
It’s the best blend of sweet and salty… an easy peanut butter cake recipe with a creamy peanut butter frosting on top for a taste of true decadence!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Made from scratch Peanut Butter Brownies will have you wondering why you ever used a box mix in the first place.
Marshmallow and Peanut Butter Cobbler
A perfect pairing of marshmallows and peanut butter, this Marshmallow and Peanut Butter Cookie Cobbler is made with staple ingredients.
This Peanut Butter S’mores Pie recipe is reminiscent of s’mores around the fire, with a peanut butter cookie and graham cracker crust, chocolate chips and marshmallows.
Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Next, we have a new twist on gooey butter cake- Peanut Butter Gooey Butter Cake. A St. Louis original recipe, gooey butter cake leaves nothing to be desired – except for another piece!
Unexpected Peanut Butter Recipes
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Bombs
If you love a cozy, creamy mug of steaming hot chocolate, you’re going to love these Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Bombs. Enjoy the eternally delicious combination of creamy peanut butter and chocolate as the bomb melts in your mug!
A Classic Pancake Recipe that is so simple to make you can have a hot breakfast, even on a school morning. My Peanut Butter Syrup recipe is a nutritious topping to start the day off right!
This easy, creamy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe is extremely popular during the holiday season and it’s no wonder why – it’s ridiculously good.
With just six staple ingredients and 10 minutes hands on time, this easy fudge recipe makes the perfect holiday treat!
Last, but certainly not least. Don’t skip this Peanut Butter Ice Cream that takes only a few minutes to prepare and a few hours to freeze before serving. It is a cold, sweet, creamy dessert that will both surprise and delight!
Amazing Peanut Butter Recipes: Easy Homemade Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Add peanuts to food processor and process for three minutes.
- Taste test. Add additional salt and/or honey if desired.
- For crunchy peanut butter, stop here. For creamy, process for an additional two minutes.
- Move peanut butter into your favorite jar or container.
Julie’s Tips
- Store homemade peanut butter in a cool dark place (like your pantry) for up to a month.
- Homemade peanut butter can also be safely refrigerated for up to three months.
- With most of these recipes, you can use creamy, crunchy, or roasted peanut butter.
- A lot of my recipes work well with even homemade peanut butter or natural, depending on your preference.
- Most importantly, choose something the whole family will love. That way you don’t have to eat it all yourself!
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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