Description
Reese’s pieces chocolate chip cookie bars offer a delightful fusion of classic comfort and playful indulgence. Sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter candies create a nostalgic treat that will delight dessert enthusiasts with their irresistible crunch and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces candy
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Garnish and Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup additional Reese’s Pieces (for topping)
- 2 tbsp melted chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring slight overhang for easy removal.
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda, creating a dry ingredient blend with uniform consistency.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out in an even layer and pressing gently to create a smooth surface.
- Sprinkle additional Reese’s Pieces across the top of the dough, creating a decorative and crunchy layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Drizzle melted chocolate across the cooled bars in a zigzag pattern for an elegant finishing touch.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier bars.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements.
- Swap half the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips to intensify the Reese’s flavor profile and add extra richness.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg