Description
Reese’s pieces chocolate chip cookie bars blend nostalgic peanut butter sweetness with classic chocolate chip comfort. Gooey chocolate and salty-sweet peanut butter candies create irresistible layers you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Chocolate and Candy Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Cream together softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie bars.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract to enhance the rich flavor profile.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overworking the dough.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for a balanced sweet and chocolatey texture.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting baking time; shorter for gooier bars, longer for crispier edges.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker bars.
- Swap regular chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate for different flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg