Description
Reese’s pieces chocolate chip cookie bars blend sweet nostalgia with irresistible crunch, creating a dessert that sparks childhood memories. Chocolate lovers will devour these gooey, indulgent squares packed with peanut butter candies and rich chocolate chips.
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 candies
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup additional Reese’s Pieces (for topping)
- 1/4 cup additional chocolate chips (for topping)
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, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it into an even, smooth layer.
- Sprinkle additional Reese’s Pieces and chocolate chips across the top of the dough for extra visual appeal and flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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 oven and allow to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the entire batch out of the pan and slice into square bars.
- Serve at room temperature and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the ratio of brown to granulated sugar for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prevent tough cookies by avoiding overmixing the dough, which can develop excess gluten and create a dense texture.
- Enhance moisture retention by slightly underbaking the bars, allowing them to set while maintaining a soft, chewy interior.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring a similar texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg