Why choose between chocolate and peanut butter, when they taste so much better together?

The balance of nutty and sweet is one you’ll never get tired of.

From classicchocolate dessertsto originalpeanut butter treats, we’ve created some of our best-ever sweets by marrying the two.

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We rounded up our favorite chocolate-peanut butter treats that you’ll want on standby when the craving hits.

Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

These triple-layer bars start with your favorite boxed brownie mix.

(Ghirardelli is always a winner.)

Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

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This recipe is easy enough for even the novice baker.

Be warned: It won’t last long on the kitchen counter.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

These aren’t just any old chocolate cupcakes.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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.

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With the peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache, no one will even know Betty Crocker was involved.

Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail

Searching for a salty-sweet dessert cocktail?

Bonus: They’re ready in 25 minutes.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

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No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

Peanut Butter Pie just got a little competition.

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.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Pie

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They are irresistibly creamy, from their chocolate shell to their creamy peanut butter interior.

Out Test Kitchen added cocoa powder to the batter for a chocolatey twist on the classic.

Serve with a glass of cold milk for dipping.

Devil’s Food Cake with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting and Ganache

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Creamy peanut butter whipped cream fills the gaps.

Swap creamy peanut butter for crunchy for a tasty surprise.

Peanut Butter Brownies

Switch up your typical brownie with this recipe that combines chocolate and peanut butter.

Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail Recipe

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No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

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No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

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Reese’s Cake

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Southern Living Peanut Butter Balls on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Cake on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Peanut Butter Lava Cake

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