42 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Desserts

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42 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Desserts2/42 Buckeye Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who eats this pie raves about it! You can cover the whole top with ganache, but leaving part of the filling bare is the traditional way to make it. —Mary Northrup, Alpine, New York Looking for something equally delicious but a little healthier? Check out these healthy peanut butter snacks. 3/42 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

Peanut butter is a favorite of ours, and it brings a fun element to these

40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, I added some zucchini to a peanut butter bar I had created, and this time I wanted to try adding it to a cake. The zucchini makes the cake super moist but doesn’t get in the way of the chocolate and peanut butter goodness. —Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin 4/42 Chunky Monkey Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Peanut butter is a favorite of ours, and it brings a fun element to these

They’re good with or without garnishes

cupcakes. They’re good with or without garnishes. —Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia 5/42 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York 6/42 Dipped Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste

The shortcut holiday recipe is almost too simple to believe!

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 15 sandwich cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love to give tins of these chocolate-coated cookies to your lucky friends. The shortcut holiday recipe is almost too simple to believe! Here’s how to make peanut butter cookies without eggs. —Jackie Howell, Gordo, Alabama 7/42 Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil’s food and

then iced with a rich layer of ganache

then iced with a rich layer of ganache. They’re to die for! —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona 8/42 Behr Track Cookie Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment that the pretzels in the filling are a pleasant surprise. Just make sure to cut cookie bars small—they’re super rich. —Megan Behr, Marion, Iowa 9/42 Yummy Cracker Snacks 53 Reviews

In fact, it seems no matter how many I make, they always disappear too soon!

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These treats are my family’s favorite. In fact, it seems no matter how many I make, they always disappear too soon! —D. Weaver, Ephrata, Pennsylvania 10/42 Chocolate Peanut Treats 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Peanut Treats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the first to sell out. I

This terrine can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer

still make them for family and friends who love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. —Christy Asher, Colorado Springs, Colorado 11/42 Frozen Peanut Butter and Chocolate Terrine 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Peanut Butter and Chocolate Terrine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This terrine can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. When served, it cuts easily, revealing the lovely layers of banana, peanut butter and chocolate. —Jennifer Jackson, Keller, Texas 12/42 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake 76

I said I’d take dessert to a holiday party

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I said I’d take dessert to a holiday party so I tried this recipe. I’m sure you’ll agree it tastes as luscious as it looks! —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 13/42 Buckeye Brownies Test Kitchen Approved Buckeye Brownies Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter calls these brownies ‘pure

They are always a hit, no matter where I take them

sin!’ They are always a hit, no matter where I take them. When pressed for time, I spread the chocolate layer on top just after 15 minutes in the fridge with no problem. —Patty Simmons, Bowling Green, Kentucky 14/42 Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet and nutty, all in just one bite! —Irma Lowery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin 15/42 Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars 17 Reviews

My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating and rich chocolate topping. Garnished with peanuts and even more pretzels, I don’t think I’d ever go back to plain old bars again. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin 16/42 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sheet Cake 39 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

love peanut butter and chocolate, so I combined recipes to blend the two

love peanut butter and chocolate, so I combined recipes to blend the two. This chocolate peanut butter cake is heavenly served plain or topped with ice cream. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas 17/42 Peanut Butter Brownies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I have two sons, and I sent these peanut butter brownies to them regularly when they were in college. They told me that they used to hide a few from

their roommates just to make sure there would be some left!

their roommates just to make sure there would be some left! —Patsy Burgin, Lebanon, Indiana 18/42 Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cake Rolls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 cake rolls (12 slices each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who knew something this impressive could start with a cake mix! The mini chocolate chips add a tasty crunch to each slice. —Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania 19/42 Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies 73 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: “Hey, these are good!”

From the Recipe Creator: “Hey, these are good!” is the surprised remark I hear when I bake these for the family. As simple as it may seem, all I do is follow directions. This works exceptionally well when it comes to making cookies. —Ian Badeer, Hickman, Nebraska 20/42 Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everybody loves cupcakes, and these have a wonderfully tasty hidden treasure inside. They’re rich and delicious! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington,

They’re chockfull of yummy ingredients

Indiana 21/42 Peanut Butter Caramel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my husband and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, “What’s for dessert?” I have a happy group of guys when I report that these rich bars are on the menu. They’re chockfull of yummy ingredients. —Lee Ann Karnowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 22/42 Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

45 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my family is planning a get-together, I can count on three or four people to ask if I’m bringing this dessert. If you don’t have a chocolate cake mix, use a white or yellow one and stir in 3 tablespoons baking cocoa. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas 23/42 Peanut Butter Cups 115 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade

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