Reese's Brownies
These Reese's brownies combine a rich, moist, fudgy brownie batter stuffed with Reese's Pieces and Reese's baking cups to create a delicious brownie with the classic flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
The only thing as classic as brownies is the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. I combined the two to create these brownies loaded with chocolate and peanut butter flavor in a super-moist brownie package! They're as easy as they are delicious.
Why You'll Love These Reese's Brownies
- They use simple ingredients you can find in your kitchen and your local grocery store.
- They're ready in just over an hour, and the bulk of that time is baking.
- They're super easy. Just mix and bake!
- Everyone loves chocolate and peanut butter!
Top Tip
Cool your brownies completely before slicing them so they hold their shape rather than falling apart.
Ingredients
This recipe uses basic baking ingredients found in any kitchen and grocery store. I've listed them all here, but you can find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- White sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Butter, melted
- Eggs
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Reese’s Baking Cups and Reese’s Pieces Candy
How to Make This Reese's Brownie Recipe
1: Beat all the brownie batter ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
2: Pour half the batter into an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Then, top with a bag of the Reese's cups and half the Reese's Pieces.
3: Pour the remaining batter over the candies and sprinkle the top with the remaining Reese's Pieces.
4: Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
5: Cool completely, then slice and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- Use your favorite chopped candy bars or cookies in place of Reese's.
- Try layering full-size Reese's Cups in the center of the brownies instead of the mini cups.
- For more color and chocolate flavor, use M&Ms in this recipe.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- 8x8 baking pan
- Parchment paper
Storage
Store these brownies for up to 4 days at room temperature in an air-tight container. For longer storage, wrap the brownies in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 2 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
What to Serve with Brownies
Serve these brownies with a glass of ice-cold milk or a cup of coffee or tea. They're also delicious with fresh fruit, a dollop of whipped cream on top, or served alongside your other favorite sweet treats as part of a larger dessert table.
Tips for the Best Reese's Brownies
- Mix your batter until smooth, but stop there. Overmixing can create tough brownies.
- Lining your baking pan with parchment paper is the easiest way to ensure they don't stick and makes removal simple.
- Be sure to let your brownies cool completely before slicing them, or they'll fall apart.
- Use a very sharp knife to easily slice the brownies without squishing them.
FAQ
Brownies made with more fat are fudgier. Add ingredients like extra butter, chocolate, oil, or eggs to create fudgy brownies.
If you try to cut brownies before they're fully cooled, they'll break apart. Brownies need to cool completely to ensure they fully set.
Fudgy brownies can be tricky. Even when they're perfectly baked, they can appear almost raw in the middle. The toothpick test is the easiest way to tell if they're done. Insert a toothpick into the brownies. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, the brownies are done.
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Reese's Brownies
These fudgy Reese's brownies are rich and chocolatey with a fun, added kick of sweet peanut butter, thanks to Reese's Pieces and baking cups.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 - 8.5 oz bags of Reese’s Baking Cups and Reese’s Pieces Candy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare a 8x8-inch pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add sugar, flour, butter, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Beat well until batter is smooth.
- Transfer half of the batter into your prepared pan.
- Sprinkle one bag of the Reese’s cups and candy over top.
- Pour remaining batter on top of Reese’s.
- Sprinkle remaining bag of Reese’s evenly overtop of batter. Gently press them into batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 499Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 80mgSodium 356mgCarbohydrates 60gFiber 2gSugar 46gProtein 8g
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