These recipes lean hard into peanut butter, pairing it with chocolate, folding it into cookies, and even spinning it into ice cream. Some desserts go rich and creamy, others stay light or low-sugar, but all of them pack that familiar nutty punch. Whether you want no-bake bars, fudgy brownies, or cake slices, there’s a peanut butter dessert here for it. Get ready for soft textures, sweet-salty flavors, and lots of reasons to grab a spoon.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Soft cookies packed with peanut butter flavor and dotted with chocolate chips. The texture stays chewy and rich. A classic pairing that always works. Great fresh or stored for later.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache

A close-up of a slice of peanut butter cheesecake with a chocolate crust and chocolate topping on a white plate—a must-try for peanut butter fans.
Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This chilled pie has a creamy peanut butter base and a glossy chocolate ganache topping. It’s smooth, rich, and sliceable. Serve cold. A showstopper that’s easy to make ahead.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache

Easy Peanut Butter Cake

Easy Peanut Butter Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This cake bakes up tender with strong peanut butter flavor throughout. It’s great on its own or with a chocolate drizzle. Simple ingredients and fast prep. A solid everyday dessert.
Get the Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Cake

Peanut Butter Pound Cake

A bundt cake topped with chocolate glaze and chopped candy pieces sits on a wooden cake stand, with one slice missing—a tempting treat for fans of peanut butter recipes.
Peanut Butter Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

A dense, buttery loaf with a deep peanut butter taste. The crumb is tight and moist. Serve in slices with milk or coffee. Good for breakfast or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pound Cake

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These cookies need just peanut butter, sugar, and eggs. They bake crisp on the outside and soft inside. Fast to mix and easy to remember. A pantry staple.
Get the Recipe: Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cheesecake on a plate with caramelized nuts on top.
Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

A smooth cheesecake with a rich peanut butter flavor and a soft, crumbly base. It sets up firm but creamy. Chill before serving. Great for anyone who wants something different from the usual.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream Bars

A person holding up a piece of Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream Bars.
Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream Bars. Photo credit: .

Cookie crumbles and a peanut butter base press into bars that chill firm. The texture is chewy and creamy. No baking required. Fun to slice and stack.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Peanut butter cookie bars with a clear glass of milk.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars. Photo credit: The Foodie Affair.

A layered treat with a peanut butter center and chocolate top. The contrast is clean and satisfying. Serve cold for clean edges. A no-fuss favorite.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Peanut Butter Dessert Nachos

Pan of peanut butter dessert nachos, covered in chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow cream.
Peanut Butter Dessert Nachos. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Tortilla chips or sweet crisps topped with peanut butter drizzle, chocolate, and fruit or candy. Crunchy, sweet, and easy to customize. Serve on a tray. Good for parties.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Dessert Nachos

Ninja CREAMi Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Ninja Creami Peanut Butter Ice Cream in a glass jar with an ice cream scooper.
Ninja CREAMi Peanut Butter Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This creamy treat blends frozen ingredients into a thick, rich scoopable dessert. Strong peanut butter flavor in every bite. Make ahead and freeze. Great with toppings.
Get the Recipe: Ninja CREAMi Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie

A slice of Reese's pie sits on a cake slice, ready to be served.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Peanut butter filling loaded with chopped Reese’s, then chilled into a soft pie. Sweet, salty, and rich. The crust adds crunch. Serve cold.
Get the Recipe: Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Four jars of chocolate pudding with peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Silky pudding that mixes chocolate and peanut butter into one rich spoonful. Chill until set. Serve with whipped topping or extra drizzle. Comforting and easy.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

A glass of milk and cookies on a marble table.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Chewy cookies made with oats and peanut butter for texture and bite. They’re soft and filling. Great for snacks or dessert. Freezer friendly.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Cup Cakes

A tray of cupcakes topped with caramel and popcorn.
Peanut Butter Cup Cakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolate cake with a peanut butter filling or frosting. It’s a layered hit of two favorite flavors. Top with candies if you like. Always a winner.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Cakes

Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars

Stack of three crispy bars with the pan of dessert in the background.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Crispy cereal bars held together with melted peanut butter and chocolate. No baking needed. Crunchy and sweet. Great for quick treats.
Get the Recipe: Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

Four chocolate truffles on a white plate.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Bite-sized truffles with a creamy peanut butter center and chocolate coating. Chill to set. Rich but small enough to pop.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

Peanut butter protein ice crem

Peanut butter chocolate chip protein ice cream in a baking loaf pan with a spoon in it and an ice cream scoop and chocolate chips around it.
Peanut butter protein ice crem. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Frozen peanut butter dessert made with protein powder for a filling scoop. Smooth and cold. Great post-workout or anytime snack. Add chocolate chips or swirl.
Get the Recipe: Peanut butter protein ice crem

Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge on a black plate.
Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Soft fudge made with no added sugar, still rich with peanut butter flavor. Slice into small squares. Keeps well in the fridge. A good light option.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Dates stuffed with peanut butter and topped with chopped peanuts on a small white pedestal plate.
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates. Photo credit: The Foodie Affair.

Dates filled with peanut butter, sometimes dipped in chocolate or topped with nuts. Sweet, soft, and chewy. Easy to prep ahead. Great as a small dessert or snack.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Peanut Butter Brownies

Stack of peanut butter brownies with creamy peanut butter visible in the background.
Peanut Butter Brownies. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Fudgy brownies swirled with peanut butter in the batter or on top. Dense, chewy, and rich. Serve plain or warm. A strong chocolate-peanut butter mix.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Brownies

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