25 Ways to Pair Chocolate and Peanut Butter Like a Pro

Chocolate and peanut butter don’t need any explanation; they just work. This rounds up 25 desserts that prove it, with plenty of options for every kind of craving. Grab a cookie sheet, bake up some muffins, slice into brownies, or go for pie when you want something extra. However you make it, this is the combo that never lets you down.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins

Peanut butter muffin cup open on paper liners.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins

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Peanut butter keeps these muffins tender, and chocolate chips melt into little pockets. They’re easy to grab for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Bake a batch and freeze a few so you’re never stuck without something sweet.
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Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Squares of peanut butter brownies.
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Fudgy brownies get an upgrade with peanut butter cup pieces tucked inside. They mix fast and bake in about 30 minutes. Serve them warm if you want those candy centers soft and gooey.
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Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter

A jar filled with creamy, dark brown chocolate spread on a light cloth surface.
Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter. Photo credit: Rachna Cooks.

This chocolate peanut butter comes together in minutes in a food processor with pantry basics. You control the sweetness, so it can be as light or as rich as you want. Spread it on toast, apples, or just swipe it with a spoon.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Stack of chocolate peanut butter cookies made with oats and rice krispies.
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These no-bake cookies set right on the counter, so the oven stays off. Oats, cocoa, and peanut butter cook briefly, then you scoop and let them firm up. Keep them in the fridge if your kitchen runs warm.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Stacked chocolate peanut butter crunch bars.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Melted chocolate and peanut butter coat crispy cereal for a fast, crunchy bar. Press the mixture into a pan and chill until firm. Slice into squares and watch them disappear.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts

Stack of donuts on a wooden surface.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Cake mix makes the batter quick, and a donut pan does the rest. The baked donuts are ready fast and stay soft. Finish with chocolate glaze and a peanut butter drizzle.
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Peanut Butter Blossom Bars

Chocolate chip cookie bars on a wooden cutting board.
Peanut Butter Blossom Bars. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

These bars turn the classic blossom cookie into an easy one-pan bake. Press the dough into a pan, bake, then add the chocolate buttons on top. Cool completely before slicing so the tops stay neat.
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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

Close up of a stack of peanut butter cups with blurred background.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Chocolate, peanut butter, and a little coconut oil make these homemade cups happen. Layer chocolate, add peanut butter, then cap with more chocolate. Chill until set for quick candy that’s easy to portion.
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OMG Bars

Four nut and chocolate chip dessert cups on a white surface, topped with chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
OMG Bars. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

These bars stack a chewy base, a gooey caramel-style layer, and a crunchy topping. You can swap in peanut butter chips or white chips if that’s what you’ve got. Cut into squares and plan on people asking for the recipe.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

A pie topped with chopped peanut butter cups and drizzled with chocolate sauce, set on a striped cloth with a bowl of chocolate sauce nearby.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This pie starts with a graham cracker crust and a creamy chocolate-peanut butter filling. Chill it until it slices clean. Add peanut butter cup pieces on top if you want a little crunch.
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

Four chocolate truffles on a white plate.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Chocolate, peanut butter, and cream mix into a smooth truffle filling. Chill it, roll into balls, then dust with cocoa or crushed nuts. Keep them cold so they hold their shape.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cupcakes

Cupcakes on a cutting board.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cupcakes. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Each cupcake hides a mini peanut butter cup in the center. Top with chocolate frosting and a quick peanut butter drizzle. They look fancy, but the surprise center does all the work.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Chocolate-covered snack bars with peanut filling on display, showing a cross-section of layers including whole peanuts.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Banana slices get a peanut butter layer, then a dip in melted chocolate. Freeze them for a cold, grab-and-go snack. They’re great when you want something sweet but not a whole dessert.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

A stack of chocolate peanut butter oat bars.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars. Photo credit: The Honour System.

These oat bars have a sweet-salty base and a fudgy chocolate center. There’s no baking, just a short chill to set everything. Cut into squares for lunchboxes or late-night snacking.
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Loaded Peanut Butter Chex Party Mix

Teal bowl of chex party mix next to a cereal box and casserole dish.
Loaded Peanut Butter Chex Party Mix. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Cereal gets coated in a peanut butter glaze for a snack that’s hard to quit. Toss in chocolate chips, peanuts, or mini cups for extra crunch. Spread it out to cool so it breaks into bite-size pieces.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars

Stack of three crispy bars with the pan of dessert in the background.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Chocolate-peanut butter fudge wraps around crispy cereal and chopped mini cups. Press it into a pan, chill, and slice once firm. It’s the kind of bar you make when you need big flavor with little effort.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Lush

Slice of chocolate peanut butter lasagna on a plate.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lush. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This no-bake dessert stacks cookie crumbs, peanut butter cream, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. Let it chill so the layers set up nicely. Slice into squares and serve cold.
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter No-Bake Pie

A chocolate-peanut butter pie garnished with chopped nuts and chocolate drizzle. Bowls of chocolate sauce and peanut butter nearby.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter No-Bake Pie. Photo credit: Eat Fresh Glow.

An almond-flour crust keeps this pie gluten-free without feeling like a compromise. The peanut butter filling is lightly sweetened and sets up in the fridge. It’s a good make-ahead dessert when you want zero oven time.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Peanut Butter Muffins

A close-up of chocolate chip muffins cooling on a wire rack. The muffins are golden-brown with visible chocolate chips.
Chocolate Chip Banana Peanut Butter Muffins. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Ripe bananas and peanut butter make these muffins soft and moist. Chocolate chips add just enough sweetness in every bite. Freeze extras and warm one up when you need a quick breakfast.
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Peanut Butter Cups

Five chocolate and peanut butter cups stacked on a white surface.
Peanut Butter Cups. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

These homemade peanut butter cups use simple ingredients and mini liners. You layer chocolate, spoon in peanut butter, then top with more chocolate. Chill until firm, then stash them in the fridge for snacking.
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Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Icing

A sliced bundt cake with chocolate chips and chocolate drizzle on top.
Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Icing. Photo credit: Xoxo bella.

This bundt cake is buttery and packed with chocolate chips. The chocolate-peanut butter icing pours over the ridges and sets with a glossy finish. It’s an easy centerpiece dessert that slices clean for a crowd.
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Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles

Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Oreos and peanut butter make a thick, rollable truffle center. Dip them in melted chocolate for a crisp shell. They’re great for party platters and easy for gift boxes.
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Buckeye Cookies

Buckeye Cookies. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

These buckeye cookies start with a chewy brownie-style base. They’re topped with a layer of peanut butter and finished with chocolate. Make them when you want buckeye candy flavor in cookie form.
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Tagalong Cookies

Tagalong Cookies. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Shortbread cookies get topped with peanut butter, then dipped in milk chocolate. They taste like the famous cookie you already know. Let the chocolate set fully before stacking so they stay pretty.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Four vanilla cupcakes with swirled peanut butter frosting and chocolate drizzle on a white plate, surrounded by scattered chocolate chips.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

These cupcakes bake up soft with peanut butter flavor and plenty of chocolate chips. The peanut butter frosting is creamy and easy to spread. They’re a solid pick for birthdays, bake sales, or a random Tuesday.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

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