Description
Reeses pieces chocolate chip cookie bars blend sweet and salty indulgence into one irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor rich layers of creamy peanut butter chips and classic chocolate chip goodness in each delectable square.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227 grams)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280 grams)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170 grams)
- 1 cup Reeses Pieces candies (170 grams)
Sugars:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (150 grams)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and eggs into the sugar-butter mixture, whisking until completely smooth and uniform.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then gently integrate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and Reeses Pieces throughout the dough, ensuring an even distribution of colorful candy pieces.
- Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even, smooth layer that reaches all corners.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a center that sets without appearing raw.
- Remove from oven and let the bars cool completely within the pan to allow proper setting and easier cutting.
- Once cooled, slice into square servings and enjoy the rich, candy-studded treat.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for smoother, more even mixing that creates a tender cookie bar texture.
- Use parchment paper with overhanging edges for easy removal and clean cutting of bars without sticking.
- Customize by swapping Reese’s Pieces with alternative mix-ins like peanut butter chips, M&Ms, or chopped nuts for variety.
- Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes for gooier, chewier bars or add extra minutes for crispier edges depending on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg