What can you do with a jar of peanut butter besides make a sandwich? How about whipping up a peanut butter treat! Don’t get me wrong… I love a PB&J sandwich. But, when my sweet tooth wins, I want to make peanut butter desserts.
Kids (big and small) will go crazy for Mary Gonzalez’s (Livermore, CA) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookie Bar. They’re chocolaty, peanut buttery, and so yummy.
“I’ve made this recipe twice and now have to share it with others,” explains Mary.
She combined two recipes she found on Just A Pinch to create one peanut buttery bar. With a chewy cookie layer, the smooth and creamy middle layer, and then the layer of melted chocolate, you won’t be able to get enough of these.
Patty Thatcher’s (Salt Lake City, UT) Peanut Squares (Peanut Brittle Cookies) will satisfy any sweet and salty craving.
“My Grandma used to make these and never had leftovers,” shares Pattie. “One of my favorites!”
This recipe marries a peanut butter cookie with peanut brittle flavors to create an original dessert.
When hot, crunchy chopped peanuts and sweet milk chocolate chips are sprinkled on top to add that last pop of crunch and sweetness to the cookie. So good!
“Having searched for the best peanut butter cookie this recipe was my creation,” reveals Linda McCormick. “Who can resist a buttery peanut butter cookie that melts in your mouth?”
Linda’s Ice Box Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies are a great alternative to having store-bought slice and bake cookies in your fridge. These don’t have all the preservatives or a big price tag. These only cost a few dollars to make!
They are not your typical peanut butter cookie. After they bake, they’re thin, crisp, and oh so yummy!
“This was my dad’s favorite fudge,” Linda Fish (Keene, NH) reminisces. He would kid he needed some to make him better.”
Linda shared an easy-to-make Peanut Butter Fudge recipe that’s super yummy. It’s a decadent treat that’s smooth and full of peanut butter flavor.
With weather warmer right now, if you’re looking for a no-bake peanut butter treat, try Jacqueline Ruelas’ (Phoenix, AZ) Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie.
“So, this recipe came to be because I was having a huge peanut butter and chocolate craving,” says Jacqueline. “I took part of one recipe and part of another and put them together!”
Each layer of this pie has a distinct flavor and pairs amazingly with each other.
Using Nutter Butter cookies for a crust is genius. They add a nice crunchiness to the pie.
The crust is followed by a layer of chocolate pudding, then a creamy peanut butter filling, and finally topped off with a chocolate mousse-like topping. A heavenly slice of pie!
Any of these peanut butter desserts would be great for a cookout, a weeknight dessert, or even a special surprise when the kids get home from school. If you love peanut butter, I encourage you to try one of these Blue Ribbon peanut butter treats. Happy Pinching!