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Did you really think I would be making healthy food for you at the start of the New Year?
I realize everyone is busy making these wonderful resolutions like more working out and less eating sugar. I have made some of those very same goals. So why would I tempt you with this delicious peanut butter bar filled with Reese’s Pieces and marshmallow fluff? Because I’m mean and evil and if I can’t stick to my diet, I might as well tempt you off yours.
Oh wait? That wasn’t the answer you were looking for? Sorry…ok, I’m really not. Eat a bar…it will be ok.
I made these bars this past summer for our family get together at the beach, and they were gone in like 5 minutes flat after I cut into them. I wish I had videoed everyone standing around just waiting for that first cut. It was madness getting a square!!! There was no way I was going to photograph it then. But this past month I made dinner and dessert for a family in our church that just had a new baby. It was the perfect opportunity to make these bars again.
That’s my diet tip for you…only bake treats when you know you can give them away the same day.
You will love how soft and chewy these peanut butter bars are. If you want them to keep that soft texture, make sure you do NOT over bake the bars. No one likes a dried out peanut butter bar. Each bite of these glorious bars also has a pocket of marshmallow cream. Peanut butter and marshmallow is definitely one of THE best combos in my eyes. And Reese’s Pieces are one my top 5 candies!!!
These bars are seriously so easy to mix up. You can have them in your oven in about 15 minutes. And they only take about 25 minutes to bake up, so you will have time to A. Vacuum or B. Catch up on a show. I wish I could say I always chose A, but that would be stretching it.
Maybe you could run the vacuum while the bars are cooling because you will need something to distract you from diving right into the bars with a spoon! There is nothing wrong with that…if you like burning the taste buds off your tongue. I have done that way too many times and it’s not fun, so I would recommend some wait time. Honestly these bars are even better the next day, but waiting that long would definitely be considered torture. Patience is not something I am good at, so give yourself 15-20 minutes and then DIVE into the pan.
Diet? What diet???
Peanut butter bars filled with Reeses pieces and marshmallow cream
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and peanut butter until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and cream again. Sift together the baking powder, salt, and flour. Slowly add to the butter mixture until just mixed in.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and Reese pieces by hand. Spread half the batter in a greased 9 x13 pan. Drop the marshmallow cream on top. Gently spread across the top. Drop the rest of the batter on top of the fluff and carefully spread out the dough. You may need to use a damp finger or hand to do this. Bake at 350* for 25-28 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars. Store in a closed container for up to 5 days.
Here are a few other fun recipes using Reeses and marshmallow…
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
Yes please! Yummers!
Meghan recently posted..#1 Post of 2012 is:
OH MY! I love peanut butter bars/blondies.
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama recently posted..Caramel Toffee Cheesecake
Whoa! I think I’m in love, love, love with these!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch recently posted..Apple Breakfast Cake Recipe
Marshmallows AND peanut butter?!? YUM!! No wonder they were gone in 5 minutes the first time you made them!
Coleen @ TheRedheadBaker recently posted..Ina’s Salted Caramel Brownies
Jocelyn, these bars are insanely wonderful! Reese’s pieces is one of my favorite candies to smuggle into the movie theatres
and fluffernutter–my love for that flavor combo knows no bounds! These bars are perfect and I would not want to share!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Death by Chocolate Cookies
I am not one of those people who make diet resolutions come January. Yes, I should change my diet and yes I should exercise more, but I also know I cannot resist a dessert like this one! Why put pressure on myself??? I can see why everyone was waiting for the your to cut the squares!
Tanya Schroeder recently posted..Sriracha Beer Cheese
You can pretty much put marshmallow cream in anything and I’ll eat it, but Reese’s Pieces? Genius!
Karly recently posted..Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rice Krispies Treats
Yummy !Love your blog! I would love for you to visit my linky party going on now at http://wallisfarmsdailywalk.blogspot.com/2013/01/blog-post.html
Have a great day!
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Wow, these look irresistible! Sending my youngest back to college this weekend…your blondies would be perfect for his care package
Liz recently posted..Spinach Lasagna
The marshmallow cream swirled throughout might be my favorite part! Holy yum! The lose weight resolutioners are surely are missing out if they dont make these!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Skinny Spinach Artichoke Dip
It just means more for us dessert lovers! I am a sucker for swirled marshmallow cream every time!!!
You are mean and evil!!! Ha…I am going to pretend that looking at these beautiful pictures is sufficient enough and I will pin these for next week when I am tired of New Year’s resolutions.
Tumbleweed Contessa recently posted..Cast Iron Skillet Frittata
Sorry…wait! I’m really not!!! Definitely make these when your resolutions go out the window…you won’t regret it for one minute
Wowza! I can imagine why they’d storm the pan. These look amazing Jocelyn! And I’m with you. I can’t stick to my diet. If no one else does we can be fat and happy together, lol.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Banana Breakfast Cookies
For some reason I cannot stick to a diet right now to save my life…and all my pants are getting tight. It’s a real problem I tell ya!!! I like your plan though!!!
I’m with you…Reese’s is one of my very favorite candies. So hard to resist! I’m loving these bars, Jocelyn! No diet here for me.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Rosemary Roasted Almonds
I just need to go on a moderate diet…eat healthy and enjoy one treat each night. That should work right?
So yummy! I hate diets. Everything in moderation is key!
And I would start with just one of these bars.
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Good gracious, I have no words.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut Fudge (aka Samoa Fudge)
There really are no words to describe the amazingness of these bars! It’s a good thing I had to give them away…I’m pretty sure I could have eaten all of them!!!
WOW! Those look amazing!
Diana Rambles recently posted..Best of 2012 Party
I’ve only made blondies once, but my son is with me and he’s drooling – so I see myself making these soon:)
Heather @French Press recently posted..Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
You have to make a batch of these…for your son of course
These look like a mouth full of deliciousness! Happy New Year to you and your family!
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You know it!!! Thank you and a Happy New Year to yours too!!!
I am 100% positive that peanut butter and marshmallow makes the world go round. oh, and chocolate too. WOW Jocelyn – these are packed with the good stuff. And reese’s pieces are my boyfriends favorite candy. I think he’d love it if I made these for him one time.
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..skinny strawberry chocolate chip muffins.
I am with you on pb and fluff ruling the world! It is top of my list right now! Thanks girl. I hope your guy likes them!!!
Good thing I am not really into resolutions, because I need these soon!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts recently posted..Thursday Things
I’m really not sure why I make resolutions regarding diets because I usually fail by the afternoon of the first!!!
I Love Reeses Pieces! These look Amazing!
Nicole recently posted..Bloody Mary Recipe
Yay for another fellow pieces lover!!!
You had me a marshmallows! Yummmm!
Mary@athomeonthebay recently posted..One Year Blogiversary Giveaway
Marshmallow gets me every time too!!!
I love blondies, these have my name written all over them!!
JulieD recently posted..2012 Recap – My favorites and yours too!
You had me at reeeses pieces! But seriously, these look amazing!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers recently posted..Happy Hour Week 16!
These are NOT my diet! They look SO good! Thanks so much for sharing on Super Sweet Saturday.
Steph
swtboutique.com
These look yummy. Can’t wait to try them.
Wow those all look delicious! I think I just found peanut butter heaven on your blog!
I love Reese’s Pieces too, and these blondies look insanely delicious! Marshmallows and pb and Reese’s Pieces? These could not get better
Laura Dembowski recently posted..Oatmeal Cake with Maple Glaze
I agree. There isn’t much better than these bars!!!
These look awesome!! And anything with peanut butter derails any hopes of dieting I have. Note that I said hope of dieting and not actually dieting. I’m a realist. : )
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If I came here and saw carrot I would be sad…I love your sugary goodness…but must control myself!
Holly Lefevre recently posted..Berry Cobbler Squares
Oh my gosh these look so good. Reminds me of a blonde rocky road brownie. YUM! Thanks for sharing at Pin It Thursday, I featured you today!
Emily at SweetBellaRoos recently posted..Pin It Thursday
I”m in! I didn’t even have to read the recipe to know this! I am SO going to make these…soon!
Very good Blondie’s and easy to make!
They are even better to eat
Thank you for stopping by!!!
These look amazing and I think I will make them for the big game next week. I don’t have a good track record with making blondies so I liked when I saw “soft and chewy” to describe these. Think I’ll make them Saturday night and cut them on Sunday, hopefully they will stay moist.
I am making these tonight, and I am not very savvy in the kitchen… so I wasn’t sure what size pan to use, so hopefully these turn out alright..
Thanks <3
You will want to use a 9×13 sized baking dish or pan! I hope you like the bars!
You are quickly becoming one of my very favorite food bloggers! I would SO love to have you guest post on my blog sometime. These are going into my March meal plan!
Bekki Lindner recently posted..100 Books About Math For Kids
These were amazing! I had all the stuff on hand to make them and I’m still snacking several days after. Of course, I made the full recipe and I live alone! I loved them so much I had to tell people about it on my blog. Thanks for the recipe!
Zylo recently posted..Marshmallow Peanut Butter Blondies with Reeses Pieces
To Haley, I once had to smuggle a bag of reeses pieces® in to a movie theater…when the movie “ET” first came out..the movie house was small, and cheap, and the consession stand wasn’t selling them at the time.. now the movie theaters sell reeses pieces® even for the “ET” anniversary re-releases. In theaters…I also like “blondies” which are like brownies (without the chocolate) but these are amazing.
oh my…this one too!
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