Peanut butter is a very strong flavor and it’s usually lying around in your fridge. Skip the plain old peanut butter sandwich and learn how to make 9 amazing recipes using peanut butter.
By Mariam Elhamy
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pancakes
This chocolate chip peanut butter pancakes recipe is the perfect breakfast to make on a lazy Saturday morning.
Ingredients:
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped ripe banana
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Maple syrup, optional
Method:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, peanut butter, milk, melted butter and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in banana and chocolate chips.
- Preheat pan over medium heat and lightly grease. Pour some batter and cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottom is golden brown. Turn; cook until the other side is golden brown. If desired, serve with additional bananas and syrup.
Peanut Butter Cookie In A Mug
We love peanut butter and we love desserts we can easily make at home with few ingredients too, that’s why we bring you this scrumptious peanut butter cookie in a mug recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts
Method:
- Spray 12-ounce mug with cooking spray. Add butter; microwave on high until melted, about 10 seconds. Stir in peanut butter and sugar until combined. Add egg yolk; stir in flour. Add milk and vanilla extract. Top with peanuts.
- Microwave on high until set, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Peanutty Chicken Wings
These saucy crunchy peanutty chicken wings will be a crowd winner when you serve it up in the next game night.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2-1/2 pounds chicken wings
Method:
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, oil, garlic and curry powder until blended. Cut chicken wings into 3 sections; discard wing tips. Add wings to peanut butter mixture; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Transfer to an ungreased baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Peanut Butter Fudge Cups
Super fudgy and very easy to make (and eat too!), you won’t be able to stop eating these peanut butter fudge cups until they’re all gone.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Press into six paper-lined miniature muffin cups. Refrigerate until set. Peanut Butter Recipes
Thai Chicken Pasta
Thai food is another reason we love cooking and this Thai chicken pasta with creamy peanut butter is exactly what you need to be making for dinner today.
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces uncooked linguine
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Method:
- Cook linguine according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, combine the salsa, peanut butter, orange juice, honey and soy sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 1 min; stir. Add the chicken; heat through.
- Drain linguine. Serve with chicken mixture. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro.
Peanut Butter Snowballs
Super easy to make with few ingredients and big on flavor. Try these peanut butter snowballs whenever you need to whip up a quick dessert.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 pound white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- Chopped peanuts, optional
Method:
- In a bowl, combine the sugar, peanut butter and butter. Chill in freezer for 30 mins or until the mixture is easy to handle. Shape into small balls and place on a paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 mins or until firm. Peanut Butter Recipes
- Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip each ball and let harden. If desired, sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
Giant Peanut Butter Cookie
This giant peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie is a dream and you can make it in under an hour.
Ingredients:
- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Optional: Hot fudge topping, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and melted creamy peanut butter
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs and oil until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Press half the dough into an ovenproof skillet. Combine peanut butter and confectioners sugar; spread over dough in skillet. Press remaining dough between sheets of parchment into a 10-in. circle; place over the filling.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 20-25 mins. Serve warm, with optional ingredients as desired.
This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle is enough to feed a crowd. Try this popular chocolate and peanut butter dessert for your next get-together.
Ingredients:
- 1 fudge brownie mix
- 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
- 2 packages peanut butter cups
- 4 cups cold 2% milk
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 packets whipped cream
Method:
Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Cake
Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly has its fans and who doesn’t like the nutty fruity taste? Turn it into a cake and you have the ultimate peanut butter dessert.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1-3/4 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 3/4 cup preferred jam
- Dry roasted peanuts, optional
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