If you love peanuts or peanut butter, you’re in for a treat—this mix of cookies, bars, savory snacks, and warm desserts brings nutty goodness in every bite. Whether you’re craving something crunchy, gooey, sweet, or spicy, these recipes have got you covered. They’re simple enough for weekday baking and special enough for sharing. Grab your mixing bowl and get ready to snack happy.
1. How To Make Peanut Butter
This ultra-simple method uses just roasted peanuts and a food processor to turn whole nuts into smooth, creamy peanut butter in about five minutes. You can tweak it with a pinch of salt or a drizzle of honey for a sweeter spread. The result is nutty, fresh, and tastes far better than store-bought versions.
2. Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Peanut Butter
Crispy chocolate cookies sandwich a peanut butter frosting that’s just salty enough to balance the sweetness. The cookie gets baked thin to stay crisp, then spreads out with the creamy PB swirl. It’s rich but not overdone—perfect with a glass of milk.
3. Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies
Soft peanut butter cookies are pressed with chocolate chips in a paw‑print pattern—cute and tasty. They bake up tender and crumbly, with little chocolate accents in every toe. Ideal for kids or a fun after‑school snack.
4. FIRE Nuts (Spicy Asian Mala Peanuts)
Roasted peanuts get tossed in a bold mala spice blend for a fiery crunch you can’t stop munching. The heat builds slowly, with numbing Szechuan pepper and chili oil coating each nut. These make great party snacks when you want something with real kick.
5. Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
Soft Medjool dates are filled with creamy peanut butter and often topped with coconut or nuts for a sweet, chewy bite. These feel fancy but take just minutes to put together. A naturally gluten-free snack you can feel good about.
6. Easy Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Cream
This fudge blends peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and marshmallow cream into silky, slice-ready squares. No baking—just melt, mix, chill, and cut. It’s the kind of candy that disappears fast at holiday gatherings.
7. Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls
Soft peanut butter and powdered sugar centers are dipped in melted chocolate for a sweet, no-bake treat. They look fancy but take just a handful of minutes to roll and dunk. Great for cookie exchanges or weekend treats.
8. Peanut Thai Noodle Salad
This cool noodle salad mixes rice noodles with shredded veggies and a creamy peanut vinaigrette. Chopped peanuts add crunch while cilantro and lime brighten every bite. It’s perfect for potlucks or meatless meals.
9. Peanut Butter and Jelly Breakfast Bars
These bars layer peanut butter oatmeal and jam, then bake into a chewy, portable breakfast you can grab on the go. The jam swirl peeks through the soft oat crust for a nostalgic PB&J vibe. They’re wholesome enough to feel like a breakfast—but sweet enough to eat anytime.
10. Deliciously Chewy Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Fudgy chocolate brownies swirl with ribbons of peanut butter—creating a marbled treat that’s chewy and rich. Each bite has melty peanut butter pockets against dense cocoa. They taste fancy but come together in one baking pan.
11. Peanut Butter Lava Cakes
Rich molten cakes have a gooey peanut butter center that oozes when you cut into them. They bake fast in ramekins and feel fancy but are easy to make. Decadent, warm, and perfect for date-night desserts.
12. Spicy Boiled Peanuts
Classic Southern boiled peanuts get a kick from jalapeños, cayenne, and garlic simmered in the cooking liquid. The peanuts turn soft, salty, and spicy—great for munching with a movie or at tailgate. They’re addictively flavorful and easy to portion out.
13. Vegan African Peanut Stew
This creamy, nutty stew blends sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peanut butter, and warming spices for a cozy plant-based meal. Served over rice or with warm bread, it’s hearty and comforting. Leftovers taste even better after flavors meld overnight.
14. Chinese Five Spice Boiled Peanuts
These boiled peanuts are infused with Chinese five‑spice, star anise, and cinnamon for a fragrant twist on a Southern snack. They simmer until soft, soaking up deep, aromatic flavors. Fun to snack on while watching a game or reading a book.
15. Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes
A warm bowl of quinoa flakes, peanut butter, and coconut flakes is ready in minutes in the microwave. It tastes like a dessert breakfast, creamy and nutty with tropical coconut notes. A healthy, energy-packed start to your day.
