31 Peanut Recipes That Will Make You Go Nuts for Peanut Butter

Are you craving a peanuty plunge into deliciousness? Experience the peanut butter with our spread-tacular adventure.

Our peanut recipes combine sweet and savory flavors to create a nutty masterpiece. Unleash your inner maestro and indulge in the creamy peanut butter delight!

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• 1. Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Ritz
• 2. Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cheesecake
• 3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
• 4. 5 Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
• 5. Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies
• 6. Peanut Butter Cookies
• 7. Chewy Butterfinger Cookies
• 8. Homemade Peanut Butter
• 9. Peanut Butter Whips
• 10. Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
• 11. Peanut Butter Bread
• 12. Buckeye Bars
• 13. Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
• 14. 15 Minute Spicy Peanut Butter Noodle
• 15. No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
• 16. Peanut Butter Mousse
• 17. Peanut Butter Chicken
• 18. Ultimate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
• 19. Heavenly Peanut Butter Pudding
• 20. Peanut Butter Pinwheel Candy
• 21. Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups
• 22. Peanut Butter Cups
• 23. Fluffernutter Cookies
• 24. The Perfect Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
• 25. Peanut Butter Cream Pound Cake
• 26. Old Fashioned Baked Peanut Butter Pie
• 27. Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
• 28. Peanut Butter Muffins
• 29. Nutella Swirl Peanut Butter Cookies
• 30. Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt
• 31. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna
• Final Thoughts

1. Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Ritz

Up your after-school snack game by transforming three humble ingredients into a fancy chocolate-dipped sandwich cookie.

• 2 ½ sleeves Butter Ritz crackers
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ¾ of a 24 oz package of chocolate almond bark
• ⅓ cup of each red and green candy melts

2. Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cheesecake

This Nutter Butter cheesecake is pure peanut butter bliss from crust to garnish.

• 16 Nutter Butters
• 4 tbs. butter
• 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, room temp.
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup peanut butter chips

3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie

Light, airy mousse meets sweet, salty peanut butter for a heavenly dessert that’ll leave you licking the pie tin.

• 20 Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreos
• 2 Tbs. butter
• ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Reese's Peanut Butter Chips
• 1 ¾ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

4. 5 Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

If you’re looking for a dessert that won’t heat your house, these no-bake peanut butter bars are the perfect solution to satisfy your sweet tooth.

• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups chocolate chips

5. Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies

You don’t have to start from scratch to whip up a batch of ganache-covered goodness with these gooey peanut butter brownies.

• 1 pkg. brownie mix for a 9x13 pan of Brownies plus the ingredients called for on the box
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups chocolate chips

6. Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are a classic, but adding chocolate chips to this shortening-based recipe is the perfect finishing touch.

• ½ cup shortening
• ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 egg
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• Chocolate chips for the tops (optional)

7. Chewy Butterfinger Cookies

Butterfingers are beloved by peanut butter fans for their crispy wafer insides. With this recipe, you get all that candy bar crunch inside of a chewy, dippable cookie.

• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 oz) bag of Butterfinger Bits
• 1 cup flour

8. Homemade Peanut Butter

If you have a jar of peanuts lying around your pantry, you can transform it into homemade peanut butter with the help of a food processor and a bit of vanilla.

• 3 cups peanuts (salted and roasted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

9. Peanut Butter Whips

Mix reconstituted peanut butter powder with light Cool Whip for a quick, low-calorie dessert. When you’re ready to eat, set your peanut butter whips on the counter for a few minutes to let them soften.

• 4 tablespoons peanut butter powder
• 1 cup cool whip, light

10. Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Who says a PB&J has to be a lunchtime exclusive? You can enjoy your favorite childhood sandwich as a dessert with these tasty bars.

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups strawberry Jam

11. Peanut Butter Bread

When it comes to quick bread, it doesn’t get much better than peanut butter. Jazz things up with mix-ins like bananas or chocolate chips.

• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

12. Buckeye Bars

Why limit your buckeye consumption to a little ball? These buckeye bars are bigger, better, and easier to throw together.

• 8 tablespoon salted sweet cream butter softened
• 3 cups creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

13. Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

Is there anything more satisfying than a hunk of homemade fudge? This peanut butter version comes together in a flash for a decadent treat.

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3½ cups powdered sugar

14. 15 Minute Spicy Peanut Butter Noodle

With these spicy peanut butter noodles, you can whip up a quick, Thai-style dinner at home with ingredients you likely have around the house.

• 16 ounces brown rice noodles
• 3 large cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon oil
• ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 tablespoon low sodium tamari or soy sauce
• ⅓-1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1-2 tablespoon sriracha
• 1-2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes can omit for less spice
• 2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, optional

15. No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

With these no-bake oatmeal bars, you’ll have a convenient, peanut buttery breakfast that only takes 5 minutes to make. Let them set up overnight, and they’ll be ready in the morning.

• 1 cup peanut butter
• ¾ cup honey
• 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon salt

16. Peanut Butter Mousse

Peanut butter is a keto diet staple thanks to its high-fat content, and this mousse transforms the already delicious spread into an indulgent dessert.

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• 1 cup heavy cream

17. Peanut Butter Chicken

Crispy chicken and creamy peanut butter sauce are an utter delight in this stir-fry recipe that the entire family will swoon over. Serve over steamed rice for a complete and filling meal.

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoon hot sauce
• ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons peanut oil, can sub olive oil
• 2 ½ cups broccoli florets
• ¾ cup baby carrots, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 ½ lbs. boneless chicken breast or thighs
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 3 cups cooked rice
• Green onions to garnish
• Chopped peanuts to garnish

18. Ultimate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Every inch of this cheesecake is dressed in its peanut-buttery best, from the nut-infused crust to the ganache topping.

• 15 whole graham crackers
• ½ cup lightly salted roasted peanuts
• 1 ¼ cups + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 32 ounces cream cheese, completely softened to room temperature
• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter/
• ½ cup sour cream at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs plus 1 egg yolk at room temperature
• ½ cup heavy cream

19. Heavenly Peanut Butter Pudding

Trade your butterscotch and pistachio snack cups for rich, homemade peanut butter pudding. It takes more time and effort, but the results are worth the work.

• ½ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ cup peanut butter, creamy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

20. Peanut Butter Pinwheel Candy

Mashed potatoes and peanut butter might seem odd, but the typically savory binder is an old-fashioned hack for creating soft, nougat-like pinwheels.

• ½ cup mashed potatoes
• ½ cup salted butter softened
• 6-7 cups powdered sugar plus additional for dusting
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Creamy peanut butter for the filling

21. Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups

Not only are these oat cups delicious, but they’re also quite lovely to look at. You can see each layer of oats, peanut butter, and ganache when you pop them out of the silicon muffin tray.

• ¾ cups rolled oats used gluten-free if necessary
• 2 tablespoon smooth peanut butter or nut butter of choice
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• Pinch of salt
• 6 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 ½ oz dark chocolate melted
• Optional drizzle of melted Biscoff spread

22. Peanut Butter Cups

Skip the candy aisle and make your own peanut butter cups at home. We recommend using homemade peanut butter for extra texture, but these treats are just as yummy if you prefer jarred.

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups chocolate melting wafers

23. Fluffernutter Cookies

Fluffernutter is a marshmallow creme and peanut butter sandwich spread that originated in New England, but now you can enjoy it anytime and anywhere with these thick, decadent cookies.

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (stir, spoon & level)
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup mini marshmallows, frozen
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup granulated sugar

24. The Perfect Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

Do you remember the peanut butter cake that came with school lunches? This sheet cake, complete with the crunchy-topped glaze, is a near-perfect recreation.

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup water
• 3 sticks margarine
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup + 6 tablespoon buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups powdered sugar

25. Peanut Butter Cream Pound Cake

Dense, moist pound cake meets peanut butter glaze in this tasty Bundt pan recipe that’s tasty enough to win you the blue ribbon at the county fair.

• 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
• 3 cups sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons milk
• ½ cup butter-flavored solid shortening
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup peanut butter

26. Old Fashioned Baked Peanut Butter Pie

While no-bake peanut butter pies are scrumptious, there’s nothing quite as crave-worthy as a fresh-from-the-oven slice of baked peanut butter pie with a generous dollop of chocolate sauce.

• 1 pie crust for a single-crust pie
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

27. Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispy treats are the quintessential easy dessert, and adding peanut butter makes the already delicious comfort food even better.

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 10-oz bag of mini marshmallows or 5 cups
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal

28. Peanut Butter Muffins

These peanut butter muffins are begging for a place on your breakfast table. Add a banana to the mix for a nutritious potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6 boost.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or canola
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup chocolate chips

29. Nutella Swirl Peanut Butter Cookies

What’s better than peanut butter? Peanut butter and Nutella, of course! These cookies are ooey-goey decadence of the highest caliber.

• 1 cup soft butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup Nutella
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• ⅔ cup peanut butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder

30. Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt

Creamy, indulgent froyo gets an instant upgrade thanks to the delicious addition of peanut butter. Serve in a waffle cone with a drizzle of fudge on top.

• 2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt of choice
• ½ cup milk of choice
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sweetener of choice

31. Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna

In this ultra-luscious lasagna, peanut butter mingles with layers of a graham cracker crust, cheesecake mousse, chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and candy garnishes.

• 2 ¼ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup unsalted butter-melted
• 8 oz. brick-style cream cheese-room temperature
• 1 ¼ cup peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups Cool Whip-thawed
• Chocolate Pudding Layer:
• 2 x 3.9 oz chocolate instant pudding
• 2 ¾ cups whole milk
• 3 cups Cool Whip
• 2–3 tablespoons peanut butter-melted
• Reese’s Pieces
• Reese’s cups, chopped

Final Thoughts

We hope these peanut recipes have tantalized your taste buds and reignited your passion for peanut butter.

Whether you’re whipping up an old favorite or stretching your culinary prowess with something new, the possibilities with this salty-sweet spread are endless!