Peanut Butter Frosting

Easy peanut butter frosting recipe that makes rich and creamy peanut butter frosting. Also includes directions for how to make peanut butter frosting and recipes to use with the frosting.

Peanut butter is one of my favorite foods. I’ve just always loved it. Turns out, not only is it great on sandwiches and in cookies, it’s also yummy in frosting!

This peanut butter frosting is about as easy as it gets. It’s a simple buttercream frosting that has a nice creamy peanut butter flavor.

This frosting pairs well with brownies, cake, cupcakes, and cookies (check out the recipe links just above the recipe if you’re looking for some ideas). 

How to make peanut butter frosting

This is a really easy frosting recipe! Just beat the butter and peanut butter together. Then, add in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, and beat until combined. It’s that simple!

Can I use natural peanut butter

I don’t suggest using natural peanut butter in this recipe. The oil in regular peanut butter helps this frosting whip up nicely.

If you would like more of the natural peanut butter flavor, you can add a couple pinches of sea salt to your frosting.

Does this peanut butter frosting crust

Yes, this frosting does crust.

More frosting recipes!

• Whipped Buttercream Frosting
• Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
• Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Recipes to use with peanut butter frosting

• Chewy Brownies
• Wacky Cake
• Easy Chocolate Cupcakes
• Brownie Cookies

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Peanut Butter Frosting

Homemade peanut butter frosting recipe

Author:I Heart Eating

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings:12 generously frosted cupcakes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: frosting, peanut butter

Print Rate

5 from 5 votes

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)6 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter* (at room temperature)1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter* (at room temperature)
• 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons milk or cream2-4 tablespoons milk or cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter until creamy.
• Add in peanut butter, and beat on medium until well-combined.
• Add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla.
• Beat on low for 30 seconds, or until powdered sugar is just combined.
• Increase speed to medium, and continue beating until frosting is well-combined.
• Add additional milk as necessary.

Notes

*I don't recommend using natural peanut butter in this recipe.

**Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 213kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 4g (20%)Cholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 100mg (4%)Potassium: 73mg (2%)Sugar: 25g (28%)Vitamin A: 175IU (4%)Calcium: 9mg (1%)Iron: 0.2mg (1%)

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