Peanut Butter Frosting (Made with Marshmallow Creme!)

Peanut Butter Frosting made with Marshmallow Creme is loaded with rich peanut butter flavor, easy to make, and beautifully holds its shape when piped. It's perfect to pair with a chocolate cake, or to top those tasty cupcakes!

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I've searched a while for a peanut butter frosting recipe I'm happy with. And I'm happy to say, with this peanut butter frosting made with marshmallow creme, that search is over.

Several peanut butter frosting recipes I've tried in the past have left me less than impressed. Either the peanut butter flavor wasn't strong enough, or it seemed the consistency was just off -- making the frosting difficult to pipe, kind of pasty, or (on the other end of the consistency spectrum) just too soft to hold its shape.

Well this peanut butter frosting, made with marshmallow creme as its base, doesn't present with any of those problems. It's a deliciously rich frosting with pronounced peanut butter flavor, and has a nice creamy texture that beautifully holds its shape when piped.

Peanut Butter Frosting made with Marshmallow Creme is loaded with rich peanut butter flavor, easy to make, and beautifully holds its shape when piped.

And as a bonus to it's fabulous flavor and wonderfully creamy texture? -- It's ridiculously easy to make, too. Don't you just love when easy and delicious come together?

Now since it's made with both peanut butter and marshmallow creme, I guess this peanut butter frosting could technically be called "Fluffernutter frosting," after the classic sandwiches bearing the same combination of spreads. 

But to me, Fluffernutter sandwiches are made in layers that retain the two distinct flavors of both the peanut butter and the marshmallow Fluff. Since in this frosting the two elements combine to deliver up one single flavor, I'm hard-pressed to call it "Fluffernutter frosting." -- Just call me a Fluffernutter purist!

But no matter what you call it, one thing's for sure. -- This peanut butter frosting made with marshmallow creme is simply delicious. And simply perfect for whipping up a tasty treat for those peanut butter lovers in your life. 

What's to Love About This Recipe?

• Rich peanut butter flavor - This one's a deliciously rich peanut butter frosting with pronounced peanut butter flavor, just the way we love it.
• Easy to make - Simply beat together marshmallow creme from a jar, peanut butter, some butter, and confectioners' sugar, and you're good to go! -- No complicated steps involved.
• Creamy texture - This frosting whips up with a nice creamy texture that's oh-so silky and delicious.
• Retains its shape - The marshmallow creme that serves as this frosting's base creates a consistency that beautifully holds its shape when piped.

Marshmallow Creme Peanut Butter Frosting Ingredients:

To whip up a batch of marshmallow cream peanut butter frosting, you'll need:

• Marshmallow creme - A 7-ounce jar of marshmallow creme serves as the base of this creamy frosting. Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme and Marshmallow Fluff are the two most common brands to look for.

• Creamy peanut butter - Brings the peanut flavor to the frosting. We recommend sticking with creamy peanut butter for a nice smooth frosting texture.

• Butter - Brings richness to the frosting, and helps create its creamy texture.

• Confectioners' sugar - Bulks up and sweetens the frosting. Confectioners' sugar is also referred to as powdered sugar.

• Vanilla extract - Rounds out and enhances the frosting's flavor.

• Milk - Just a small bit of milk turns the frosting into a spreadable consistency.

• Salt - A small touch of salt enhances the frosting's flavor and tones down some of its sweetness.

How to Make Peanut Butter Frosting with Marshmallow Creme:

It's truly easy to make a batch of marshmallow creme peanut butter frosting.

Simply place the contents of a jar of marshmallow creme, some peanut butter, some butter, and a splash of vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Then beat them together with an electric mixer on low speed until they're well combined.  

Add some confectioners' sugar, a sprinkling of salt, and one tablespoon of milk. Beat these together at medium speed until everything's just combined and smooth.

Check the frosting's consistency, and beat in one more tablespoon of milk, if needed, to make the frosting a nice consistency for spreading.

Then you're good to go with enjoying the creamy peanut butter frosting deliciousness!

Pipe it onto vanilla or chocolate cupcakes, or use it to frost a chocolate layer cake for one totally tasty sweet treat. Or hey, it's great as a filling in our very favorite frosting graham-wiches, too.

Check out these other tasty frosting recipes:

• How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting
• Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
• Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
• 7-Minute Marshmallow Frosting
• Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
• Coffee Buttercream Frosting
• Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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Yield: about 3 cups

Author: Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground

Peanut Butter Frosting (Made with Marshmallow Creme)

Peanut Butter Frosting made with Marshmallow Creme is loaded with rich peanut butter flavor, easy to make, and beautifully holds its shape when piped. It's perfect to pair with a chocolate cake, or to top those tasty cupcakes!

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

• 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
• 3/4 c. creamy peanut butter
• 6 T. butter, softened
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
• 1 - 2 T. milk
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

1. Place marshmallow creme, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix at low speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
2. Add confectioners' sugar, salt, and 1 tablespoon milk; beat at medium speed until just combined and smooth.
3. Check consistency of frosting. If needed, beat in 1 more tablespoon milk to make frosting a nice consistency for spreading.

TRACEY'S NOTES:

1. Do not overbeat the frosting, because overbeating can make the frosting a bit runny.
2. This recipe makes enough frosting to frost one sheet or 2-layer cake, or 20-24 cupcakes.

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