{"id":433151,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=433151"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:03","slug":"holiday-recipes-with-peanut-butter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-with-peanut-butter\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Simple Peanut Butter Holiday Recipes to Delight Your Family and Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Peanut butter isn\u2019t just for sandwiches; it can transform your holiday treats into delightful bites of joy. Imagine the sweet, creamy taste paired with rich flavors, creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere at your gatherings. These two simple recipes will have everyone asking for seconds and thirds!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-with-peanut-butter\/#Peanut_Butter_Chocolate_Swirl_Brownies\" >Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Brownies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-with-peanut-butter\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-with-peanut-butter\/#Peanut_Butter_and_Jelly_Thumbprint_Cookies\" >Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-with-peanut-butter\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peanut_Butter_Chocolate_Swirl_Brownies\"><\/span>Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Brownies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6659881\/pexels-photo-6659881.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Brownies\" title=\"Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Brownies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Photo By: Kaboompics.com on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-photo-of-creamy-peanut-butter-6659881\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Chartreuse\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/all-i-want-for-christmas-peanut-butter-cookies-1760471672.jpg\" alt=\"All I Want for Christmas Peanut Butter Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/food52.com\/recipes\/2253-all-i-want-for-christmas-peanut-butter-cookies\" target=\"_blank\">All I Want for Christmas Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Food52<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SeaShell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/salted-peanut-butter-christmas-trees-1760471672.jpg\" alt=\"Salted Peanut Butter Christmas Trees\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/butternutbakeryblog.com\/peanut-butter-christmas-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\">Salted Peanut Butter Christmas Trees<\/a><\/strong> from Butternut Bakery<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.4 (9 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Wheat\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-ingredient-christmas-peanut-butter-cookies-1760471672.jpg\" alt=\"3 Ingredient Christmas Peanut Butter Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savvysavingcouple.net\/peanut-butter-christmas-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">3 Ingredient Christmas Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Savvy Saving Couple<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (8 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These brownies are a match made in heaven, combining the rich flavors of chocolate with the creamy goodness of peanut butter. The technique of swirling the peanut butter into the brownie batter creates a beautiful marbled effect that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Each bite offers a fudgy texture with a hint of nutty sweetness that will leave you wanting just one more square.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>2 cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>4 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup creamy peanut butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these brownies special is their rich, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. The peanut butter swirl adds a delightful surprise, making every bite a little adventure. Plus, they\u2019re super easy to make, so you can whip them up in no time, even if you\u2019re short on holiday prep hours. Perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy nights in, these brownies are bound to become a favorite in your holiday repertoire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fudgy-brownies-filled-and-swirled-with-creamy-peanut-butter-1760471680.jpg\" alt=\"Fudgy Brownies Filled and Swirled with Creamy Peanut Butter\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=htQ0zWOTd3M\" target=\"_blank\">Fudgy Brownies Filled and Swirled with Creamy Peanut Butter<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fudgy-peanut-butter-brownies-1760471680.jpg\" alt=\"Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/TIxfUG6ih3U\" target=\"_blank\">Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ina-gartens-peanut-swirl-brownies-barefoot-contessa-food-1760471680.jpg\" alt=\"Ina Garten&#039;s Peanut Swirl Brownies | Barefoot Contessa | Food ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hViyp7r4UpI\" target=\"_blank\">Ina Garten&#039;s Peanut Swirl Brownies | Barefoot Contessa | Food &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peanut_Butter_and_Jelly_Thumbprint_Cookies\"><\/span>Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/11325078\/pexels-photo-11325078.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies\" title=\"Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Harish .P on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/brown-cookies-on-white-surface-11325078\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Moccasin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peanut-butter-jelly-thumbprint-cookies-1760471675.jpg\" alt=\"Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly Thumbprint Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebowlrecipes.com\/peanut-butter-and-jelly-thumbprint-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Blue Bowl Recipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (6 reviews). Total Time: 29 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SteelBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peanut-butter-jam-thumbprints-1760471675.jpg\" alt=\"Peanut Butter Jam Thumbprints\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/peanut-butter-jam-thumbprints\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peanut Butter Jam Thumbprints<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (20 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PeachPuff\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peanut-butter-jam-thumbprint-cookies-1760471676.jpg\" alt=\"Peanut Butter &amp; Jam Thumbprint Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/2024\/08\/peanut-butter-jam-thumbprint-cookies.html\" target=\"_blank\">Peanut Butter &amp; Jam Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Love and Olive Oil<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These delightful thumbprint cookies combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a bite-sized treat that\u2019s simply irresistible. The technique involves forming soft, buttery cookies and pressing your thumb into the center to create a perfect little well for your favorite jelly. The result is a cookie that\u2019s chewy, nutty, and bursting with fruity flavor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup creamy peanut butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>Your favorite jelly or jam (strawberry, raspberry, or grape work great!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These cookies stand out because they bring a nostalgic flavor that many of us know and love from childhood. The contrast between the creamy peanut butter base and the sweet, tangy jelly filling creates a delightful harmony that is hard to resist. They\u2019re also a fun project to do with kids or friends, turning an ordinary baking session into a joyful memory. With their charming appearance and delicious taste, these thumbprint cookies are sure to impress anyone who tries them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to impress your loved ones with two delightful peanut butter holiday recipes that are sure to bring smiles and satisfaction to every gathering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":433191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3626],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-433151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christmas","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/433151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=433151"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/433151\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/433191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=433151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=433151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=433151"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=433151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}