Here are more than 20 Peanut Butter Chocolate recipes that are full of nutty, creamy, salty & sweet dessert heaven that will satisfy any type of craving you have. Is there a more perfect flavor combination than peanut butter and chocolate? I don’t think so.
What is it about salty and sweet that we can’t get enough of? The peanut butter and chocolate combination makes my tastebuds so happy. The balance of flavors is so satisfying and the salty and sweet contrast is extremely addicting!
Whether in a cake, a fudge, or a simple candy bar, peanut butter and chocolate always deliver that perfect, melt-in-your-mouth experience. I simply can’t resist the flavor these two ingredients create together in a dessert!
Here are some of my favorite peanut butter and chocolate recipes that are perfect to share with friends and neighbors. I hope you enjoy these fun recipes and maybe even find a new favorite!
Anything with an Oreo crust will always a top choice for me. You know what else is irresistible? An easier than easy pie to make that requires little to no baking but is packed with so much flavor. This pie looks fancy but it my opinion it’s easier than baking a cake from scratch. A filling full of peanut butter cream cheese drizzled with chocolate and pieces of peanut butter cups makes this one peanut butter delight!
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, with a little crunch from the graham cracker crumbs. The chocolate layer adds a decadent touch, making them a hit for both kids and adults. The best part is these bars are easy to make and require no oven–just mix and chill!
Continuing on with the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter are these fun whirligig cookies. It is a fun “slice and bake” cookie making a fun chocolate fudge swirl design within the cookie.
If you are a fan of brownies, a fan of rice krispy treats, and love peanut butter, you are going to love these peanut butter crunch brownies. It is a texture match made in heaven with the fudgy brownie layer and crispy topping. The layer of marshmallows is an added bonus that creates a perfect trifecta of delicious layers.
This cake is a masterpiece. I am not a fancy cake decorator so when I say anyone can do this cake, I mean it. It has layers of moist chocolate cake, homemade peanut butter frosting and a chocolate ganache that is anything but average. This cake is so fun to make and even more fun to eat.
Have you ever tried putting all of your favorite flavors in one cookie? No? Well I have and it turned out even better than I could have imagined. Peanut butter, oatmeal, butterscotch, and chocolate chips in one delicious cookie. Are you kidding me? It can’t get any better.
I love this cookie for several reasons. First off, it’s not your ordinary cookie. Next, they’re fast, easy, delicious, and will for sure be a favorite. If you have ever had a Levain cookie you will know they are known for their jumbo size and superb flavor. This recipe makes 7-8 large cookies so less baking time which means you will have these delicious cookies ready to eat in no time.
I feel like these cookies are a cult classic and everyone has made these at least once in their life. It’s the easiest recipe which is why it is a favorite among young and old. Now I know there is some debate over which recipe is the best but I find this one has the perfect ratio of ingredients. Bonus- no baking in oven!
This is the quintessential weekend or road trip snack. Make a batch for movie night or a night out with friends. They’re shareable, easy, and come together super quick. Kids love helping shake the bag so the peanut butter and chocolate gets nicely coated with a dusting of powdered sugar. Just be careful though, they are extremely addicting! This small batch version makes just the right amount to enjoy a few servings and not overwhelmed with a huge bag sitting on the counter tempting you!
If you are a big fan of the Reese’s Easter Eggs (honestly the Easter oval egg shape is the best kind of Reeses there is) then you might consider making your own! Dare I say they’re even better than the original! I was surprised at how fun these were to make and my favorite part was personalizing them with sprinkles, drizzled chocolate, or even piping a loved ones name on the egg. Such a fun homemade treat!
If you are craving that sweet and salty indulgence, then this is it. I don’t think you can get a better balanced chocolate peanut butter treat than these peanut butter swirl brownies. I used my double chocolate brownie recipe with a peanut butter fudge swirled throughout and to top it all off I stir in chopped peanut butter cups because why not?! It’s the perfect balance of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
Would it surprise you if I told you that these scotcharoos are in my top 3 favorite peanut butter/chocolate treats. I don’t know why but the crunch of the Rice Krispie with the crack of the chocolate layer just makes me keep coming back for more and more. This recipe is great for feeding a large crowd because it makes a lot of bars and with only a few ingredients it’s super easy and quick to make. They are so good!
If you need a good classic peanut butter cookie, look no further. This cookie checks all the boxes. They’re nice and big with a soft center and firm edge. The crunch of the M&M adds the perfect touch. You can also customize these for all the holidays by swapping out the colors of your M&M’s. Perfect to enjoy all year long!
These are somewhat more traditionally made for the holidays but I don’t see why you can’t enjoy them all year! Similar to a Reese’s, it’s a peanut butter filling with a chocolate shell. They are made to resemble a buckeye and popular in Ohio (the buckeye tree is their state tree) and surrounding states. Make them and you will find out why these are a very popular treat!
Have you ever walked past a chocolate shop and the aromas drifting out the door made you stop in your tracks and step inside? This recipe is a copycat recipe from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory which I have visited frequently over the years and can’t get enough of. Avalanche bars are one of their most popular treats with a fudgy like consistency and crunchy rice krispies, peanut butter, white chocolate, and marshmallows. It makes for a fabulous quick and easy treat.
These are the cutest little cookies you ever did see. If you love a classic peanut butter cup, you will love this little treat. Kids (and adults) will love pressing the peanut butter cup into the cookie dough and watching it magically transform to a delicious cookie.
Do you need the perfect cookie to take to a party? This one is it! If you love muddy buddies (or puppy chow) then these cookies are sure to be a big hit. The chewy peanut butter cookies pair perfectly with the crunchy texture of the small batch of muddy buddies on top of the milk chocolate layer. The chocolate and peanut butter flavor is always a great combination.
Peanut butter blossoms are the quintessential cookie everyone needs to know how to make, next to chocolate chip cookies of course. But these little adorable and delicious cookies are fun, easy, and basically no fail. It’s so simple but yet one of my all time favorite cookies!
I really don’t think you can have a more peanut-buttery cookie than this. Peanut butter, Reese’s pieces candy, AND peanut butter chocolate chips. Be prepared with a tall glass of cold milk to enjoy with your cookies while they are still warm with the peanut butter chips and Reese’s Pieces centers still soft and slightly molten. It’s total bliss!
I have a little secret – I crave this peanut butter treat more than any other treat on this list. I don’t know what it is, but I cannot resist the chewy peanut butter oatmeal layer topped with more peanut butter underneath a layer of rich chocolate frosting. Oh my mouth is watering just thinking about these bars. I have to plan on giving these away when I make them or else I will eat them all!
These festive cookies can be made anytime of the year but you can make them even more fun by adding holiday sprinkles. The sweet white chocolate chips are a perfect match for the nutty, roasted flavor of peanut butter and the thick, puffy texture is just the BEST.
When my friend brought these over to me I knew I had to have the recipe. The secret to these unbelievably soft cookies is the perfect ratio of oats and peanut butter. It’s not too chewy but has that amazing texture that ground up oats will give to a cookie. It’s almost like my favorite peanut butter bar, but cookie form.
