Our favorite peanut butter recipes aren't served between slices of bread. Try these decadent cookies, pies, cakes and more.
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Peanut Butter Logs
These peanut butter logs have definitely stood the test of time. My husband has been enjoying them since he was a toddler! —Micky Faginkrantz, Ft. Bliss, Texas
Our guide to the best peanut butter brands will help you find the right peanut butter for any recipe. And this peanut butter knife will help you scrape up every last bit of peanut butter from the jar, too. Don’t miss out.
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Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During the warm months, it’s nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that’s a snap to make. Packed with flavor, this pie gets gobbled up even after a big meal! —Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 456 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this fun and flavorful peanut butter and jelly cake for my son's first birthday. He just turned 33, and he still has to have his favorite treat. Kids of any age have a hard time turning down peanut butter and jelly—especially when it comes tucked into cake and frosting! —Linda Graybill, Sebring, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 434 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
Psst! Looking for something just as delicious but a little healthier? These healthy peanut butter snacks are just what you need.
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Peanut Butter Milkshake
Total Time
5 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ve got milk, peanut butter, and probably vanilla ice cream, too. Using just a few ingredients, you can whip up this peanut butter milkshake recipe in seconds. —Joyce Turley, Slaughters, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 519 calories, 34g fat (12g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fun, fuss-free dessert, try these darling tarts. They’re a satisfying, rich family favorite. —Mary Kelley, Wilmington, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 tart: 500 calories, 34g fat (12g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking teaches children the importance of following directions and being organized. This recipe is easy to make, and kids really like it. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 450 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Grahams
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Because so many people seem to love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, I came up with this no-bake cookie recipe.—Geraldine Sliwa, Elgin, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 141 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Peanut Butter Bundt Cake
Total Time
2 hours 30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy would work, too. —Karen Holt, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 465 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Elvis Pancakes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm one of 13 children, so making a recipe that everyone likes can be a challenge. This chocolate peanut butter pancakes recipe was a Saturday-morning special that we all loved. —Keenan McDermott, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 291 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
What could be better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream? You'll love the sweet-salty combination. Use your favorite flavor of jelly and switch to crunchy peanut butter if you like extra texture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 393 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Creme
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 pounds (64 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut butter for this mouthwatering dessert, but the chunky style works just as well. —Mary Jane Rummel, Linglestown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 67 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Peanut Butter S’Mores Sandwich
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Favorite flavors from s'mores come together in this tasty peanut butter sandwich—no campfire required. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 open-faced sandwich: 249 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These four-ingredient peanut butter coconut cookies are easy to make, so you'll always have time to make a quick batch. Bonus: No flour means they're also gluten-free! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 82 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I’ve written about it on my blog, joyfulscribblings.com. —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts
Total Time
55 min
Servings
15 doughnuts
From the Recipe Creator:
A classic jelly doughnut gets a fun twist with peanut butter glaze. No one will be able to resist these fluffy peanut butter and jelly doughnuts that take you back to your childhood. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 343 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Buckeyes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church's annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or buckeyes—hence the name. —Merry Kay Opitz, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 127 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Mug Cookie
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This peanut butter cookie in a mug is perfect for when you have a sweet tooth but don't want to make an entire batch of cookies. So quick and easy! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 782 calories, 46g fat (15g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been baking cakes for years and enjoy trying new combinations of flavors and textures. For this peanut butter cupcake recipe, I blended peanut butter and chocolate. As soon as I took the first bite, I knew I had created something divine! —Ronda Schabes, Vicksburg, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 498 calories, 33g fat (16g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
"Hey, these are good!" is the surprised remark I hear when I bake these for the family. As simple as it may seem, all I do is follow directions. This works exceptionally well when it comes to making cookies. —Ian Badeer, Hickman, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 157 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This yummy breakfast bowl gives everyone's favorite sandwich a healthy twist. Switch to crunchy peanut butter and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top if you like the extra crunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 323 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
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Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet and nutty, all in just one bite! —Irma Lowery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 85 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Brownie Trifle
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
20 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle feeds a crowd and features the ever-popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Try this dessert for your next get-together. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 680 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cups
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday we're celebrating. People can't believe how simple it is to make this irresistible candy with gooey peanut butter centers. This is how to make homemade peanut butter cups. —LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 123 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Peanut Butter Pudding Dessert
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a fun layered dessert that will appeal to all ages. If you want it even nuttier, you can use chunky peanut butter, and if you're not a fan of cashews, substitute your favorite nut. This peanut butter lasagna is one of my favorite pudding desserts. —Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 406 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want to offer friend and family soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, this is the recipe I turn to. Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter with delicious results. These are the best, and my family can't get enough. —Emma Lee Granger, La Pine, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 105 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Giant Buckeye Cookie
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which is exactly what this cookie is. All you need is a box of cake mix, a few common pantry ingredients, and voila—you have a tasty dessert ready for family and friends in under an hour. You can customize it, too, by substituting other mix-ins for the chocolate chips. We serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream. —Arianna Harding, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 443 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother used to make this haystacks recipe to give to my cousin Vonnie and me when our parents didn't want us to have any more sweets. —Christine Schwester, Divide, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 haystack: 160 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Peanut Butter Pancakes
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Wondering how to make peanut butter pancakes? These morning treats are one of my husband's specialties. It's not unusual for him to wake me with those hot-from-the griddle cakes! —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 595 calories, 35g fat (15g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Soon after I learned about overnight oats I decided to create a recipe with my favorite sugary combination: chocolate and peanut butter. Overnight oats are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. —Anna Bentley, Swanzey, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 346 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During the warm months, it’s nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that’s a snap to make. Packed with flavor, this pie gets gobbled up even after a big meal! —Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 456 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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Peanut Butter Snowballs
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These creamy treats are a nice change from the typical milk chocolate and peanut butter combination. I once prepared them for a bake sale at my granddaughter's school, and I've also put them in gift boxes to share with neighbors at Christmas. —Wanda Regula, Birmingham, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 132 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Miniature Peanut Butter Treats
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is one of my family's favorites, and I make the treats a lot, especially at Christmas. I have three children and eight grandchildren, and every one of them loves those "peanut butter thingies," as the grandchildren call them! —Jodie McCoy, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 108 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Friends and family are always happy to see these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls and I love making them! —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 popcorn ball: 281 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 11 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are my husband's favorite, my classes' favorite, my colleagues' favorite and frankly my favorite, too. They're just plain yummy! This recipe also makes about 11 dozen...bake sale, here we come. —Dana Chew, Okemah, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 113 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Tart, sweet and crunchy, these open-faced sammies are a perfect after-school (or after-work) snack. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 open-faced sandwich: 220 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chewy bars are the perfect no-fuss contribution to a potluck or bake sale. I’ve discovered the trick is to get them into the refrigerator so the chocolate can set before they disappear! —Lorri Speer, Centralia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 302 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
My family just can't get enough bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using ingredients I regularly keep stocked in my pantry and fridge. The streusel topping adds a delicious sweet-salty crunch! No peanut butter baking chips on hand? For a different flavor twist, swap in chocolate chips, then drizzle the warm muffins with chocolate syrup instead of caramel topping. —Shannon Kohn, Summerville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 590 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 818mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cereal Treats
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so easy, older kids could whip up a batch on their own! —Christie Porter, Shipshewana, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 treat: 147 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Peanut Butter Lasagna
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The desserts of my dreams have both chocolate and peanut butter. So when I came up with this rich dessert, it quickly became my all-time favorite. —Debbie Price, La Rue, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 365 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Peanut Butter Pinwheels
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These doubly delightful pinwheel cookies are very easy to prepare. They feature the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate in an attractive swirl. —Kandy Dick, Junction, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 162 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests will stand in line to kiss the cook when these treats are served!
For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too. —Canada60, Tasteofhome.com Community
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 98 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 201 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cake Bars
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cakelike bars are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and they're perfect for any occasion. Kids and adults alike are in for a treat with these gems. —Charlotte Ennis, Lake Arthur, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 277 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Peanut Butter Caramel Bars
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When my husband and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, "What's for dessert?" I have a happy group of guys when I report that these rich bars are on the menu. They're chockfull of yummy ingredients. —Lee Ann Karnowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Candy Snack Mix
Total Time
15 min
Servings
25 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Chock-full of raisins, peanuts and M& M's, this crunchy salty-sweet mix stays fresh for weeks. I keep it on hand to serve to unexpected guests or to fill decorative containers to give as last-minute gifts. —Mary Newsom, Grand Ridge, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 594 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 79g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
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Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This no-bake cheesecake with distinctive layers of chocolate, peanut butter mousse and a silky ganache on top will take some time to assemble, but it’s worth the effort to create a homemade dessert with grand-champion appeal—and definitely worth the wait. —JaNon Furrer, Prescott, Arizona. If you like this, then learn how to make peanut butter mousse.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 508 calories, 36g fat (19g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Peanut Butter Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom got this peanut butter dip recipe from a neighbor years ago. She always made it for us kids in the fall when apples were in season. Now I make it for my children. —Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons (calculated without apples): 126 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Chocolate Peanut Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the first to sell out. I still make them for family and friends who love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. —Christy Asher, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 148 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After a co-worker shared a recipe for a great bar cookie, I made it into a cheesecake using my standard recipe and tweaking it a bit. It’s a wonderful combination of sweet and salty. —Joyce Schamberger, Amboy, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 743 calories, 49g fat (21g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
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Monster Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't quite monster-size, make them by heaping tablespoonfuls. This is the world's best monster cookies recipe. —Judy Fredenberg, Missoula, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 320 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Peanut Caramel Brownie Bites
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These three-layered brownies are simply irresistible and my family's absolute favorite. —Ella Agans, Birch Tree, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 212 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Giant Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough. It was so fantastic that I fixed it with conventional ingredients for guests. Since it can be made ahead of time and frozen, it cuts stress for busy hostesses. And really, who doesn't love peanut butter ice cream? —Joann Belack, Bradenton, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 663 calories, 44g fat (18g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During the warm months, it's nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that's a snap to make. Packed with flavor, this pie gets gobbled up even after a big meal! —Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 456 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
