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Don’t go nuts looking for the perfect peanut butter treat…or burger (sounds weird, we know, but read on). There are a bunch of great spots spread all throughout Westchester, so it’s pretty easy to get your peanut butter fix on any given day, and it would be pretty nutty not to. Whether you’re celebrating National Peanut Butter and Jelly Lover’s Day (April 2) or just have a hankering for peanut-buttery goodness, here’s where to head to satisfy your cravings.
Duck Donuts
805 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck; 914.825.9722
The Peanut Butter Paradise donut from Duck Donuts tastes exactly how it sounds. The peanut butter icing and chocolate drizzle are simple yet delicious. Pro tip: Duck also lets customers design a donut, so it seems possible that one can create the ultimate peanut butter donut of their dreams.
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The Kneaded Bread
181 N Main St, Port Chester; 914.937.9489
The 2017 Best of Westchester peanut butter cookie is baked daily at The Kneaded Bread and awaiting peanut butter lovers. Cookies are ready by 10:30 a.m. and are baked continuously throughout the day, making them the perfect peanut butter pick-me-up.
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Noomi
Available at various locations
Stock up your pantry with the Westchester-based and woman-owned Noomi peanut butter for National PB&J Day and beyond. Noomi is made from naturally sweet, organic, dry-roasted peanuts from North Carolina, organic Deglet Noor dates, nutrient-rich grapeseed oil, peanut oil, and Atlantic Sea salt. Find it at The Farmer’s Grind, Pound Ridge Organics, and Hudson Milk Co. More retailers can be found here.
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Smallcakes
749 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale; 914.713.3971
Smallcakes is here to grant the biggest peanut butter wishes. The Scarsdale spot has a daily peanut butter cup cupcake made of chocolate cake, peanut butter cream cheese frosting, and crumbled peanut butter cups to top it off — but the peanut butter goodness doesn’t stop there. The shop has two peanut butter specials; peanut butter cheesecake and peanut butter brownies can be ordered in advance by the dozen.
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Sugar-Hi
380 Main St, #1821, Armonk; 914.273.4777
Say hello to this Sugar-Hi special, perfect for peanut butter lovers. The Reese’s peanut butter cookie is packed with peanut butter, chocolate chips, Reese’s pieces, and a Reese’s peanut butter cup. This special is not available daily but will be available for National PB&J Day and rotates in most weekends.
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Village Creamery & Sweet Shop
32 Broadway, Valhalla; 914.421.1300
The Village Creamery & Sweet Shop has an array of peanut butter concoctions from ice cream flavors to peanut butter dessert pizzas. Yes, you heard that right. The ice cream pizza features a brownie crust with vanilla ice cream topped with Reese’s pieces and peanut butter drizzle. The all-natural and homemade ice cream flavors are just as exciting. To satisfy your peanut butter cravings, try the cookie monster meets peanut butter cup, peanut butter Nutella swirl, or chocolate brownie peanut butter cup.
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140 Grand
140 Grand St, Croton-on-Hudson; 914.271.1127
Tired of playing it safe with the peanut butter and chocolate pairing? Those who really like peanut butter are in luck. Chef Vincenzo DeRaco of 140 Grand cooks up a beloved peanut butter burger featuring a beef patty topped with creamy peanut butter, house-cured pork belly, and onion jam.
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