Peanut Butter Sticks Recipe

Crunchy baked bread sticks coated in a smooth peanut butter mixture and rolled in crumbs for a nostalgic homemade snack. These easy peanut butter sticks are perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or make-ahead treats and store beautifully for days.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 50

Servings: 4 People

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 140

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 loaf Whole wheat or sandwich bread Slightly frozen for easy slicing
16 oz Creamy peanut butter Smooth texture works best
1/2 cup Vegetable oil Helps thin peanut butter coating
2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste
1 cup Bread crumbs Made from baked crusts or store-bought

Equipment

1 Baking sheets For drying bread sticks
1 Wire rack Helps sticks dry evenly
1 Double boiler Prevents peanut butter from burning
1 Rolling pin For crushing bread crumbs
1 Sharp knife Cutting bread into sticks
1 Large mixing bowl For coating sticks

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Remove crusts from bread slices and cut each slice into even sticks.

Step 2

Place bread sticks and crusts on baking sheets. Bake for 45–60 minutes until dry and lightly golden.

Step 3

Crush the baked crusts using a rolling pin or food processor to create fine bread crumbs.

Step 4

In a double boiler, heat peanut butter, vegetable oil, and sugar. Stir until smooth and fully combined.

Step 5

Dip a few bread sticks at a time into the warm peanut butter mixture until evenly coated.

Step 6

Roll coated sticks in bread crumbs, pressing gently so crumbs stick well.

Step 7

Place sticks on a wire rack and allow them to dry completely until the coating sets.

Step 8

Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Slightly freezing bread before cutting makes shaping easier.
Keep peanut butter mixture warm while dipping for smoother coating.
These sticks freeze very well for up to 2 months.
Allow sticks to fully dry before storing to maintain crisp texture.