By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
December 14th, 2023
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Peanut butter is such a flexible ingredient, because it provides structure as well as flavor. That means a lot of these qualify as easy no-bake desserts that can be whipped up in mere minutes. So, it's great when it's too hot to turn on your oven, but it's really the ultimate ingredient if you think about it. You'll find it in everything from after-school snacks year round to some of the most popular Christmas cookies of all time. Here are 7 desserts you can make with peanut butter.
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This three-layer dessert has a double hit of peanut butter. If that doesn't have you drooling already, it also has triple the chocolate.
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If you can't decide whether to make peanut butter or chocolate chip cookies, why not combine the two? A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top enhances all the flavors for an irresistible treat.
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Homemade peanut butter cups have everything you love about the original, but even better: A touch of vanilla in the peanut butter, rich dark chocolate in place of milk, and a sprinkle of flaky salt on top.
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This creamy and decadent cheesecake is not for the faint of heart. But if you love peanut butter, it is the perfect indulgence. There are even cocktail peanuts baked into the crust for a salty surprise.
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If you prefer to let the peanut flavor shine, you can't go wrong with this classic cookie. With a little bit of salt and a little bit of honey, it's a perfectly balanced bite.
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Baking this cookie in a cast-iron skillet creates irresistibly crisp edges while the center remains moist and sandy. To make it even more special, try heating some of your favorite jam to drizzle over the top and serve with a glass of cold milk.
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Peanut butter and chocolate are a perfect pairing — and these sweet and salty peanut butter balls covered in bittersweet chocolate are sure to satisfy your craving. Make sure the balls are chilled and firm before rolling them in the chocolate.
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