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18 Peanut Butter Desserts Your Family Will Go Nuts For

Zoe Denenberg
By Zoe Denenberg Updated July 07, 2022
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Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

A classic peanut butter and jelly still tops the list of our favorite packed lunches. Not only are the sandwich's flavors nostalgic, but the classic dish is a great way to pack protein and round out your diet. Rich, creamy, delicious peanut butter is an excellent source of protein, which makes it a top choice for healthy snacking. You can dip carrots or celery in peanut butter for a just-indulgent-enough snack, but our favorite way to use peanut butter is in decadent desserts. From brownies and cookies to cakes and bars, peanut butter is a welcome addition to our favorite sweets. Whether you enjoy your peanut butter in a sandwich or as a dip, spread on chocolate cookies or baked into pies, we've got a peanut butter recipe for every palate. Now, if you or a loved one is allergic to peanuts, don't worry–the peanut butter in most of these recipes can be substituted for almond butter or sunflower seed butter! These alternatives are a great option, although nothing can truly replace the ever-classic peanut butter. Whether you like your peanut butter smooth or crunchy, sweet or salty, we have a recipe for you.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
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Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Decadent and delicious, these cupcakes are full of chocolate flavor and brimming with a peanut butter buttercream you'll have to taste to believe. 

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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

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Recipe: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

This cookie recipe tops the charts as one of our all-time favorites. It's nutty, chocolatey, and oh-so nostalgic.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie
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Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

For those summer days when you just don't want to turn on the oven, this cool Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie satisfies like no other.

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Georgia Peanut Pie with Peanut Butter Crust and Brown Sugar-Bourbon Whipped Cream

Georgia Peanut Pie with Peanut Butter Crust and Brown Sugar-Bourbon Whipped Cream
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Recipe: Georgia Peanut Pie with Peanut Butter Crust and Brown Sugar-Bourbon Whipped Cream

This impressive pie is packed full of rich peanut flavor, from the gooey peanut butter filling to the peanut butter crust.

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Peanut Butter-Coconut Cookies

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Recipe: Peanut Butter-Coconut Cookies

A short ingredient list, perfectly chewy texture, and unexpected coconut flavor make this update on the classic peanut butter cookie a winner in our book. Give them a try and we have a feeling you'll agree.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Puff Pastry Braids

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Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Puff Pastry Braids

All it takes is some peanut butter, jelly, and a package of frozen puff pastry to give your PB&J a serious upgrade.

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Peanut Butter Midnight Kiss Cookies

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Recipe: Peanut Butter Midnight Kiss Cookies

We're loving this super-chocolatey twist on Grandma's signature Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies. With gold accents, these cookies are ever-so festive.

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Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars

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Recipe: Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars

This easy recipe comes together in a flash with the help of your microwave.

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These cute acorn treats are a great fall lunchbox snack. Pack a few of these peanut butter treats and you're good to go!

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Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies

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Recipe: Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies

Impress your guests with these simple, 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies.

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Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

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Recipe: Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

Everything you love about a peanut butter cup, distilled into a perfect frozen summer treat.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Eggs

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Recipe: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Eggs

They look impressive, but these chocolate-filled eggs are so easy to make that you won't need to fear getting the kids involved. Go with dark chocolate melting wafers—they don't require tempering.

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Peanut Butter Cake

Peanut Butter Cake Recipe
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Recipe: Peanut Butter Cake

With peanut butter in the cake and in the frosting, this cake is total peanut butter overload.

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Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Swirl Bars

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Recipe: Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Swirl Bars

Creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey, these bars are everything we want in a dessert.

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Recipe: Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Why make regular ol' chocolate chip cookies when you can add peanut butter to the dough?

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Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie
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Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

This easy-as-can-be pie requires only 15 minutes of active time.

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Classic Peanut Brittle

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Recipe: Classic Peanut Brittle

Stuff those cookie tins with this classic peanut confection.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

These Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars are essentially a homemade version of everyone's favorite peanut butter cups. You're going to want to bookmark this recipe.

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    1 of 18 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
    2 of 18 Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
    3 of 18 No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie
    4 of 18 Georgia Peanut Pie with Peanut Butter Crust and Brown Sugar-Bourbon Whipped Cream
    5 of 18 Peanut Butter-Coconut Cookies
    6 of 18 Peanut Butter and Jelly Puff Pastry Braids
    7 of 18 Peanut Butter Midnight Kiss Cookies
    8 of 18 Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
    9 of 18 Peanut Butter-Chocolate Acorns
    10 of 18 Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies
    11 of 18 Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
    12 of 18 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Eggs
    13 of 18 Peanut Butter Cake
    14 of 18 Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Swirl Bars
    15 of 18 Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies
    16 of 18 Peanut Butter Pie
    17 of 18 Classic Peanut Brittle
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