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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter

Katie Bandurski

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Skip the store-bought stuff once and for all. Learning how to make peanut butter at home has never been easier!

We love peanut butter’s versatility. The creamy spread tastes delicious in a sandwich, paired with chocolate or even incorporated into savory dishes. And while it’s easy to pick up a jar of the good stuff at the store, it’s even easier to make peanut butter at home! All you need are three simple ingredients and a food processor.

What’s the deal with powdered peanut butter? Find out here.

How to Make Peanut Butter

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey

Step 1: Process Peanuts

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Start by placing the peanuts and salt in your food processor. Process for about 5 minutes—or until the desired consistency is reached—scraping down sides with a spatula as needed. If you prefer a super-smooth, creamy peanut butter, you’ll want to process for a little longer. If you like a chunky peanut butter, process a little less.

Step 2: Add Honey

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Add the honey and process just until blended.

Editor’s Tip: You don’t have to add the honey, but we strongly recommend it. It gives the peanut butter a creamier consistency and slightly sweet flavor. Plus, you’ll reap these amazing honey health benefits.

Step 3: Store and Serve

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Once your peanut butter is well-blended, transfer it from the food processor to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Is it cheaper to make your own peanut butter?

Usually, yes! But that depends on the kind of peanut butter you buy. Homemade peanut butter relies on just a few natural ingredients. And that same quality costs a lot at the store, so you’ll come out ahead if you make your own. However, if you buy a generic brand when it’s on sale, that’s going to be cheaper.

What is the healthiest peanut butter?

Well, it’s hard to beat our recipe that calls for just three ingredients. But if you opt for the store-bought stuff, look for a jar with minimal ingredients, no added sugar and no artificial ingredients. We love this brand that you can buy on Amazon.

Get more information on healthy nut butters here.

Use your homemade peanut butter in these sweet recipes.

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Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Peanut Butter Cream Pie

During the warm months, it's nice to have a fluffy, no-bake dessert that's a snap to make. Packed with peanut flavor, this pie gets gobbled up even after a big meal! —Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

Miniature Peanut Butter Treats

Miniature Peanut Butter Treats

This recipe is one of my family's favorites, and I make the treats a lot, especially at Christmas. I have three children and eight grandchildren, and every one of them loves those "peanut butter thingies," as the grandchildren call them! —Jodie McCoy, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Giant Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich

Giant Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich

I created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough. It was so fantastic that I fixed it with conventional ingredients for guests. Since it can be made ahead of time and frozen, it cuts stress for busy hostesses. And really, who doesn't love peanut butter ice cream? —Joann Belack, Bradenton, Florida

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

If you want to enjoy one of these soft, fully loaded treats the day after you make them, you’d better find a good hiding spot. —Jennifer Krey, Clarence, New York

Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle feeds a crowd and features the ever-popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Try this dessert for your next get-together. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday we're celebrating. People can't believe how simple it is to make this irresistible candy with gooey, peanut butter centers. This is how to make homemade peanut butter cups. —LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota

Peanut Butter Pudding Dessert

Peanut Butter Pudding Dessert

Here's a fun, layered dessert that will appeal to all ages. If you want it even nuttier, you can use chunky peanut butter, and if you're not a fan of cashews, substitute your favorite nut. This peanut butter lasagna is one of my favorite pudding desserts. —Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio

Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies

Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies

"Hey, these are good!" is the surprised remark I hear when I bake these for the family. As simple as it may seem, all I do is follow directions. This works exceptionally well when it comes to making cookies. —Ian Badeer, Hickman, Nebraska

Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

I've always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking also teaches children the importance of following directions and being organized. This gourmet peanut butter and jelly recipe is easy to make and kids really like it. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Peanut Butter Lover's Popcorn

Peanut Butter Lover's Popcorn

A fun way to jazz up popcorn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Peanut Butter Chocolate Parfaits

Peanut Butter Chocolate Parfaits

If you're looking for a super dessert that can be made a day ahead, try these parfaits. They contain the popular flavor combination of peanut butter and chocolate and are topped off with whipped cream. Yum! —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

My mother made a chewy, gooey peanut butter pie I loved as a child. Now I continue the tradition for the next generation of peanut butter lovers. —Brianna DeBlake, Fremont, Michigan

Peanut Butter Maple Cookies

Peanut Butter Maple Cookies

I bake these crispy yet chewy peanut butter cookies often. My grandchildren, both near and far, can't wait to dig into the cookie jar. —Lois Bowman, Swanton, Maryland

Outrageous Peanut Butter Sauce

Outrageous Peanut Butter Sauce

I developed this thick and creamy sauce in an attempt to re-create a peanut butter topping we had at a restaurant. Served over any kind of ice cream, it's to die for! —Mary Long, Amherst, Virginia

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ice Cream Torte

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ice Cream Torte

What’s not to love about peanut butter, chocolate, ice cream and Oreo cookies? This fancy peanut butter cup ice cream is a cinch to put together. Peanut butter ice cream cake is great to have on hand for unexpected guests this summer! —Dana Southwick, Manton, California

Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

Friends and family are always happy to receive these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls. I love making them as well as eating them! —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Peanut Butter Oatmeal-Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Oatmeal-Chip Cookies

These chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are my husband's favorite, my classes' favorite, my colleagues' favorite and frankly my favorite, too. They're just plain yummy! This recipe also makes about 11 dozen...bake sale, here we come. —Dana Chew, Okemah, Oklahoma

Peanut Chocolate Whirls

Peanut Chocolate Whirls

The mouthwatering combination of chocolate and peanut butter is irresistible in these tender swirl cookies. My daughters and I have such fun making and sharing these yummy snacks. —Joanne Woloschuk, Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Maple Peanut Butter Pie

Maple Peanut Butter Pie

Maple nut goodies have been a favorite candy of mine since I was a child, and I think the flavors taste just as great in a pie! This pie freezes well, too—just take it out to thaw 30 minutes before serving. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

My son and I eat this peanut butter oatmeal recipe every day for breakfast. It's a hearty, healthy way to jump start our morning. — Elisabeth Reitenbach, Terryville, Connecticut

Peanut & Banana Cupcakes

Peanut & Banana Cupcakes

If you want a cupcake that'll wow a crowd, look no further. These are great for dessert or as a snack, and have a nice sweet, salty balance. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pudding Pie with Bananas

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pudding Pie with Bananas

I created this pie in tribute to Elvis, who was my favorite entertainer, and to Hershey, Pennsylvania, the town where I was born. —Penny Hawkins, Mebane, North Carolina

Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so easy, older kids could whip up a batch on their own! —Christie Porter, Shipshewana, Indiana

Cocoa rice crispie brownies

Chocolate Crunch Brownies

The first time I took these brownies to work, I knew I'd better start making copies of the recipe—they disappeared fast! My husband and kids gobble them up quickly, too. —Pat Mueller, Mitchell, South Dakota

Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge

This peanut butter fudge is a favorite "never fail" quickie recipe. —Eleanore Peterson, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce

Use this versatile peanut sauce, with its zippy touch of chili powder, to toss with noodles or marinate meat. Of course, it’s a terrific dip for chicken wings, too! —Christine Omar, Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Here's a different version of a traditional recipe. I love these soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. — Clarice Schweitzer, Sun City, Arizona

Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

The desserts of my dreams have both chocolate and peanut butter. So, when I came up with this rich chocolate and peanut butter dessert, it quickly became my all-time favorite. It's a cinch to whip together because it doesn't require any baking. My family loves thie chocolate peanut butter cup lasagna! —Debbie Price, LaRue, Ohio

Peanut Butter Pinwheels

Peanut Butter Pinwheels

These doubly delightful pinwheel cookies are very easy to prepare. They feature the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate in an attractive swirl. —Kandy Dick, Junction, Texas

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Guests will stand in line to kiss the cook when these treats are served! For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too. —Canada60, Tasteofhome.com Community

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating and rich chocolate topping. Garnished with peanuts and even more pretzels, I don’t think I'd ever go back to plain old bars again. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cheesecake

The first time I served this peanut butter cheesecake recipe, my friends all went wild over it. They were surprised when I told them the crust is made of pretzels. The pairing of sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy, plus peanut butter and chocolate, left everyone asking for another slice. —Lois Brooks, Newark, Delaware

Peanut Butter-Hazelnut Brownies

Peanut Butter-Hazelnut Brownies

Over the years I’d been adding this and that to my basic brownie recipe—and then I came up with this one! —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan

Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies

Our kids most requested cookies are peanut butter and chocolate chip, so I came up with this recipe combining those favorite flavors. The two doughs swirled created a lovely pattern on the cookie. There's no need for additional decoration—this is the best chocolate peanut butter cookie recipe you'll make. —Lori Kesinger, Baker, Montana

Chocolate ganache peanut butter cupcakes

Chocolate Ganache Peanut Butter Cupcakes

I've been baking cakes for years and enjoy trying new combinations of flavors and textures. For this peanut butter cupcake recipe, I blended peanut butter and chocolate. As soon as I took the first bite, I knew I had created something divine! —Ronda Schabes, Vicksburg, Michigan

Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

When my husband and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, "What's for dessert?" I have a happy group of guys when I report that these rich bars are on the menu. They're chockfull of yummy ingredients. —Lee Ann Karnowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Peanut Butter Silk Pie

Peanut Butter Silk Pie

This is a favorite, so I make it every chance I get. My youngest son wanted pies around his wedding cake, and this peanut butter pie recipe was one of his requests! —Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake

This no-bake cheesecake with distinctive layers of chocolate, peanut butter mousse and a silky ganache on top will take some time to assemble, but it's worth the effort to create a homemade dessert with grand-champion appeal—and definitely worth the wait. —JaNon Furrer, Prescott, Arizona

A plate with an apple appetizer of sliced apples and crunchy peanut butter apple dip

Crunchy Peanut Butter Apple Dip

My mom got this peanut butter dip recipe from a neighbor years ago. She always made it for us kids in the fall when apples were in season. Now I make it for my children. —Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crisp Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crisp Bars

Tell the kids to roll up their sleeves and help make these crunchy, chocolaty bars. They're easy and will surely satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. —Kathy Mitchell, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Cheesecake

After a co-worker shared a recipe for a great bar cookie, I made it into a cheesecake using my standard recipe and tweaking it a bit. It’s a wonderful combination of sweet and salty. —Joyce Schamberger, Amboy, Illinois

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Better watch out! These peanut butter cookies topped with dark chocolate candies could be gone before Christmas. —Jeanette Meidal, Savage, Minnesota

Nut-Licious Peanut Butter Bars

Nut-Licious Peanut Butter Bars

My friends were astonished to find out these bars were not button-busting. We nick named them bamboozled bars! —Hannah Wolters, Culleoka, Tennessee

Giant Monster Cookies

Giant Monster Cookies

Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't quite monster-size, make them by heaping tablespoonfuls. This is the world's best monster cookies recipe. —Judy Fredenberg, Missoula, Montana

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

I used to make these brownie bites with a cherry in the center. Then I discovered that my granddaughter Lily is big on peanut butter, so I switched it up. Now she loves to help me make them. —Donna McGinnis, Taylor Ridge, Illinois

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