{"id":242849,"date":"2022-08-09T00:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T00:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=notebook&#038;p=242849"},"modified":"2022-07-22T18:34:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T18:34:02","slug":"peanut-butter-treats-for-pb-lovers","status":"publish","type":"notebook","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/notebook\/read\/242849\/peanut-butter-treats-for-pb-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Butter Treats for PB Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What can you do with a jar of peanut butter besides make a sandwich? How about whipping up a peanut butter treat! Don&#8217;t get me wrong&#8230; I love a PB&#038;J sandwich. But, when my sweet tooth wins, I want to make peanut butter desserts.<\/p>\n<p>Kids (big and small) will go crazy for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/margoz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Gonzalez&#8217;s<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/members\/browse\/list?search=Livermore%2C+CA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Livermore, CA<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/reeses-peanut-butter-cookie-bar.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reese&#8217;s Peanut Butter Cookie Bar<\/a>. They&#8217;re chocolaty, peanut buttery, and so yummy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve made this recipe twice and now have to share it with others,&#8221; explains Mary.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;t be able to get enough of these.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/pattie_thatcher\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patty Thatcher&#8217;s<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/members\/browse\/list?search=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Salt Lake City, UT<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/peanut-squares-peanut-brittle-cookies.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peanut Squares (Peanut Brittle Cookies)<\/a> will satisfy any sweet and salty craving.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My Grandma used to make these and never had leftovers,&#8221; shares Pattie. &#8220;One of my favorites!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This recipe marries a peanut butter cookie with peanut brittle flavors to create an original dessert.<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Having searched for the best peanut butter cookie this recipe was my creation,&#8221; reveals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/jklmno\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Linda McCormick<\/a>. &#8220;Who can resist a buttery peanut butter cookie that melts in your mouth?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Linda&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/lindas-peanut-butter-shortbread-icebox-cookies.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ice Box Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies<\/a> are a great alternative to having store-bought slice and bake cookies in your fridge. These don&#8217;t have all the preservatives or a big price tag. These only cost a few dollars to make!<\/p>\n<p>They are not your typical peanut butter cookie. After they bake, they&#8217;re thin, crisp, and oh so yummy!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This was my dad&#8217;s favorite fudge,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/bettercook\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Linda Fish<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/members\/browse\/list?search=Keene%2C+NH\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keene, NH<\/a>) reminisces. He would kid he needed some to make him better.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Linda shared an easy-to-make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/peanut-butter-fudge-16.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peanut Butter Fudge<\/a> recipe that&#8217;s super yummy. It&#8217;s a decadent treat that&#8217;s smooth and full of peanut butter flavor.<\/p>\n<p>With weather warmer right now, if you&#8217;re looking for a no-bake peanut butter treat, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/loca4food\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacqueline Ruelas&#8217;<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/members\/browse\/list?search=Phoenix%2C+AZ\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Phoenix, AZ<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pie\/creamy-chocolate-peanut-butter-pie.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So, this recipe came to be because I was having a huge peanut butter and chocolate craving,&#8221; says Jacqueline. &#8220;I took part of one recipe and part of another and put them together!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Each layer of this pie has a distinct flavor and pairs amazingly with each other.<\/p>\n<p>Using Nutter Butter cookies for a crust is genius. They add a nice crunchiness to the pie.<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What can you do with a jar of peanut butter besides make a sandwich? How about whipping up a peanut butter treat! Don&#8217;t get me wrong&#8230; I love a PB&#038;J sandwich. But, when my sweet tooth wins, I want to make peanut butter desserts. 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