Chocolate PB bars take advantage of the legendary combination of peanut butter and chocolate, this time swirled together over a peanut butter-oatmeal crust. (Recipe)

The recipe for these sweet and salty cookies comes from Cow and Crumb Bakery founder Hilary Koloski. (Recipe)

The sweetness here comes mostly from dried fruits, including cranberries, apricots, and apples. You can also add raisins, dried cherries, dates, prunes, or dried pears, and substitute almond butter for the peanut butter. (Recipe)

Use good-quality smooth peanut butter in this classic lunch-box cookie. The cross-hatched tops are the baker’s way of announcing the peanut butter flavor. (Recipe)

These easy peanut butter cupcakes are served smothered with a rich chocolate ganache. (Recipe)