No. 01
Thrive MarketCreamy peanut butter
Classic cookies
The standard for peanut butter cookies, bars, and frostings.
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Best nut butters for baking
Nut butters bring fat, protein, and flavor. This list separates strong-flavored spreads from neutral or allergy-aware substitutes.
Picks
8 totalNo. 02
AmazonNatural peanut butter
Lower sugar control
Useful when the recipe already controls sweetness and salt.
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AmazonAlmond butter
Peanut-free richness
A mild nut butter that works in cookies and snack bars.
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AmazonCashew butter
Neutral creaminess
A softer flavor for frostings, sauces, and pale bakes.
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AmazonSunflower seed butter
Nut-free baking
A practical nut-free stand-in, though flavor and color can shift.
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AmazonTahini
Savory-sweet bakes
Sesame paste works well in brownies, cookies, and dressings with a nutty edge.
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AmazonHazelnut butter
Chocolate pairing
A strong flavor pick for chocolate cookies and fillings.
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AmazonPumpkin seed butter
Allergy-aware richness
A seed butter option for cooks avoiding peanuts and tree nuts.
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- Natural nut butter separates and can make dough oilier unless stirred very well.
- Sweetened spreads change sugar and texture.
- Seed butters are useful for nut-free needs but can taste more assertive.