We can debate crunchy versus creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate over milk chocolate all day long, but there's one thing we can't dispute—chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven. Much like peanut butter and jelly, when paired together, chocolate and peanut butter are an age-old combination that just can't be beat. Though each ingredient is delicious on its own, when you you put the two together, you create a truly irresistible delicacy. The balance of nutty and sweet is one you'll never get tired of. From classic chocolate desserts to original peanut butter treats, we've created some of our best-ever sweets by marrying the two. Whether it's our traditional Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies or No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie, these recipes are packed full of rich flavors. Some even call for your go-to boxed mix. Plus, if you're looking for a boozy-treat, we have a peanut butter-chocolate inspired dessert cocktail too. We rounded up our favorite chocolate-peanut butter treats that you'll want on standby when the craving hits. All you have to do is get to baking.
Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars
Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars
These triple-layer bars start with your favorite boxed brownie mix. (Ghirardelli is always a winner.)
Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Swirl Bars
Recipe: Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Swirl Bars
We brought out all the stops with these bars. Not only do they taste delicious, but they also look impressive thanks to a white chocolate swirl and peanut crunch topping.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe: Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can't beat a soft peanut butter cookie, but we took it to the next level by adding semi-sweet chocolate chips. This recipe is easy enough for even the novice baker.
Peanut Butter Pie
Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie
In our opinion, a peanut butter pie isn't complete without a chocolate cookie crust, and this one is no exception. Be warned: It won't last long on the kitchen counter.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
These aren't just any old chocolate cupcakes. With a pile of peanut butter buttercream on top, these treats are made for any occasion, from Sunday suppers to birthday parties.
Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
Recipe: Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
No time for the oven? No problem. While typically a microwaveable dessert sounds less-than-appealing, these blondie-inspired bars might just surprise you.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Pie
Recipe: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Pie
Move over Key Lime Pie! There's a new summertime favorite in town. This pie showcases a velvety chocolate custard and Nutter Butter crust.
Devil's Food Cake with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting and Ganache
Recipe: Devil's Food Cake with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting and Ganache
Lean on your go-to devil's food cake mix for this photo-worthy layer cake. With the peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache, no one will even know Betty Crocker was involved.
Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail
Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail
Searching for a salty-sweet dessert cocktail? Look no further.
No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Skip the step of "making cookies" just to eat the dough with these no-bake cookies. Bonus: They're ready in 25 minutes.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake
Recipe: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake
The cookie crumbles on top take this cake up a notch. Use crushed up Oreos or opt for Nutter Butter cookies to add more peanut butter flavor to the mix.
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Recipe: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
These thumb print cookies are coming to you all the way from our February 1986 issue, so you can rest assured they've stood the test of time.
No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie
Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie
Peanut Butter Pie just got a little competition. We're not sure if it's the crushed-peanut-and-chocolate-rice-cereal crust, peanut-butter-infused ice cream, or the fresh whipped cream with fudge drizzle, but you'll definitely be coming back for seconds.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Eggs
Recipe: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Eggs
Think Reese's cup...but so much better.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Cake
Recipe: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Cake
This versatile cake is party-approved. Make it as a layer cake or mini parfaits. Either way, it's the peanut butter mousse that makes it irresistible.
Reese's Cake
Recipe: Reese's Cake
Add this recipe to your Bundt cake lineup. Though it has two glazes, we promise it's a cinch to pull together.