Looking for an easy, but different kind of brownie to make this week? These Reese's Peanut Butter Bars are just the treat for you. Three times the peanut butter goodness in peanut butter brownie will have you reaching for more.
So, my husband and I have finally reached the cool factor in our oldest son's eyes.
You know that stage that teenagers go through where their parents are lame and so not cool. Yeah, I think we finally got out of that stage. Woo hoo! Lucky for us our younger two still think we are cool...we are hoping they skip the "we think our parents are uncool" stage.
My husband has an old Saab convertible that is his baby. Our oldest thought it was the ugliest thing. That is until some of his friends started saying how cool his dad's car was. And that they thought his dad was a cool dad too. All of a sudden he doesn't mind being seen at the movies with dad and mom when his friends are around. Score 1 point for the parents.
Then the other day, he came home from school and told me that they were talking about food in Spanish class, so he shared about my blog. His teacher couldn't believe that he got to try all the food that is on here. Then later that day, someone from another class said, "I didn't know you had a famous baker for a mom." (really, I'm not famous...but I'll let his friends think that for sure)
Apparently his teacher shared about the blog in another Spanish class that day. Point 2 for the parents.
The funny thing is that quite a few of his friends have had different treats like this White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge without knowing they were from the blog. I think it is so sweet that my son is sharing about it now. He does love me and is proud of what I do. Best feeling ever!!!!
These Reese's Peanut Butter Bars are another treat that went to one of my son's father/son activities one night. He reported back that the plate was full one minute and then empty the next. Definitely a recipe success!!!
These bars are very similar to these White Chocolate Caramel Cappuccino Bars from a few weeks ago. I had a feeling that making them loaded with all kinds of peanut butter was going to be a good thing. Oh, yeah! They were incredible.
Three times the peanut butter love definitely gives these Reese's peanut butter bars a taste you can't get enough of.
These bars are made with Reese's peanut butter chips, Reese's peanut butter cups, and Reese's Pieces. That got your attention, right? I promise you won't regret making these when you are eating a few bars. Now your jeans on the other hand...they might have words for me!
Recipe
Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars
Three times the peanut butter love makes these Reese's Peanut Butter Bars disappear every time we make them.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups peanut butter chips
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups halved mini Reese's peanut butter cups
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 Tablespoons whipping cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup mini Reese's Pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the peanut butter chips and stir until melted and creamy. Stir in the sugars. Remove from the heat.
- Beat the eggs and vanilla until frothy. Stir a little bit of the hot peanut butter mixture in at a time, until all is mixed in. Add the flour and salt and beat until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the halved peanut butter cups and spread the mixture in greased pan. Bake for 23-24 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat the butter and vanilla until creamy. Add the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder and beat until creamy.
- Spread over the cooled bars and sprinkle with Reese's Pieces. Store in a sealed container on the counter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 319Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 147mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
More peanut butter recipes that need to be checked out:
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie from Dinner, Dishes, & Desserts
- Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed S'mores Brownies from Melanie Makes
- Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge from Barefeet in the Kitchen
More fun recipes that use lots of Reese's love:
Deeksha
This is looking so delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
DIANE
I made these and they were amazing !!! BUT ,,,,,,,,, the middle area, seemed not cooked ! All around was fine, like a brownie texture but the middle was gooey. I'm wondering if because most of the Reese's Mini's got stuck in the middle and it just didn't cook cause it's basically peanut butter and chocolate .... no brownie batter?
Jocelyn
I'm glad they tasted amazing. All ovens do bake a little differently, so maybe yours just needed to bake a little bit longer. They shouldn't be dry or over done, so I wouldn't add too much time. I prefer them slightly underdone, but they shouldn't be gooey. Maybe just make sure the peanut butter cups get evenly mixed into the batter next time. 🙂
DIANE
I sure will do that next time !! Thank you for the great recipe, by the looks of the plate, I'll be making them real soon 🙂
Melanie | Melanie Makes
These look so absolutely decadent, Jocelyn! Pinned!
Jocelyn
Thanks girl!!! 🙂
Jennifer Lewis
These were AMAZING! Made these for a Halloween party and they were gone in the first hour. The only thing I changed up was the chocolate frosting. I recently had shoulder surgery and instead of using the home made recipe for the chocolate frosting, I cheated and bought canned milk chocolate frosting- it was delicious! Highy recommend!
Jocelyn
I am so excited to hear they were such a hit! And I've totally cheated on this recipe and others and used canned frosting when I was out of time!!!
Terry Duncan
Made these, they are awesome!
Manali @ CookWithManali
the bars are absolutely gorgeous! Pinning!
Chels+R.
That is really neat! So many perks to being a food blogger and a car aficionado. And I love this! I have a Pumpkin shaped candy jar on my kitchen counter and every year I fill it with all of the fall colored m&m's. Last night during Downton Abbey, Josh and I were picking out all the peanut butter flavored ones, lol! So good!
Andrea @ This Pug Life
These look like a really kicked up version of the peanut butter bars they served in the school cafeteria (my absolute fave).
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking
Aww Jocelyn, I'm SO happy for you!! That's the best feeling in the world when someone is proud of you for who you are and what you do. Even more so when it's your spouse... And best of all when it's your kids. We try so hard to be role models for our loved ones, and so when we hear that it actually happened, it's absolutely priceless. 🙂 Pinned, lovely lady!
marcie
These are completely peanut butter-chocolate heaven, Jocelyn!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Yep, you're right - I definitely need these!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Aww, how sweet of your son! So cool, you famous baker mom! Way to go!
These bars - yeah, I will be craving these all day for sure! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hehe, thanks Anna! 🙂
Kelly
Congrats on hitting the "cool" stage! And these look amazing!! Wish I had some now!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
Yum Yum Yum this looks to die for!!!! Gosh I am in love with Fall now!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks, Jocelyn! 🙂
Tiffany
I think it's sweet that he tells his teacher and friends about your blog. And, I'm sure he is proud of it. He gets to eat all these yummy treats! 🙂