12 Peanut Butter Recipes That Hit Harder Than Your Favorite Comfort Food
Peanut butter isn’t just a pantry staple—it’s a full-blown obsession. Creamy, crunchy, sweet, or savory, it has the power to turn any dish into pure comfort. If you’re craving something that hits all the right notes of indulgence and satisfaction, these peanut butter recipes deliver big time. From dreamy desserts to bold snacks, here are 12 ways to take your comfort food game to the next level.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats

These gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats come together in less than 30 minutes and are the perfect dessert or after school snack. If you love the flavor of chocolate and peanut butter, this twist on a classic rice krispie treat is just what you need!
Peanut Butter Ganache
Peanut butter ganache is a sweet, smooth frosting with a rich nutty flavor perfect for dressing up any chocolate or peanut butter treat. Drizzle it over a cake or parfait or use it to fill macarons! The options are endless with this super easy recipe.
Peanut Butter Blondies
Peanut Butter Blondies are the ultimate peanut butter treat for the serious peanut butter lovers in your life! Dense and chewy with a layer of creamy peanut butter frosting on top and Reese’s Pieces, these are the perfect bar dessert for when you really need that peanut butter fix!
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream (Nice Cream)
Frozen bananas and peanut butter come together for a rich and creamy Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream without the guilt. The perfect whipped cream-free, low-fat content ice cream treat you can make without an ice cream maker using just a few simple ingredients.
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough With Miso Caramel
This recipe makes two single serve peanut butter cookie doughs, stuffed with miso caramel! Best cooked in a pizza oven for the gooiest middles.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Don’t settle for dry or crumbly Peanut Butter Cookies. These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy and full of flavor, with no chill time necessary!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
This chocolate peanut butter cheesecake combines the perfect amount of chocolate decadence with creamy peanut butter and crunchy popcorn. Made with a chocolate cookie crust and creamy peanut butter cream cheese filling, this cheesecake is a crowd favorite! Plus, this recipe is so easy with no water bath required!
Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
These easy Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies are chewy, no-bake, gooey and full of salty and sweet peanut butter flavor. These cookies are quick to make and addictive to eat!
Peanut Butter Pancakes
These peanut butter pancakes are fluffy and full of flavor! Top them with bananas, maple syrup—and another slather of peanut butter.
Peanut Butter Bread
Peanut Butter Bread is a favorite for peanut butter lovers! A quick bread recipe using household staple ingredients. Whip up the batter, bake, and serve with an ice cold glass of milk!
Peanut Butter Dip
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is the perfect, easy-to-make sweet appetizer to pair with apple slices, waffle sticks, celery, or any party snacks!
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
All you need is three simple ingredients to make a delicious and creamy peanut butter fudge. Perfectly sweet and soft, this 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge is an easy, quick and delicious treat!