Description
Chewy REESE’S PIECES Peanut Butter Brownies are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. These delightful treats boast a crispy exterior with a gooey, fudgy interior packed with creamy peanut butter and colorful REESE’S PIECES. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these brownies will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup REESE'S PIECES Candy
- ½ cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in granulated and brown sugars until combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in half of the REESE'S PIECES and pour batter into the prepared pan. Top with remaining candies.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (44g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, substitute peanut butter for almond butter or add chopped nuts for crunch. A sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the sweet and salty experience!