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:
eat good 4 life
Awesome looking reeses bars and great looking site. I haven't been here in a while and I like the new look 🙂 Now you are going to have to bake something to your son's teachers. I bet they would be delighted!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Miryam! It's good to hear from you, girl! 🙂
Julianne+@+Beyond+Frosting
I am totally willing to risk you having worlds with my jeans in order to try some of these bars!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
Oh yeah! LOVE these peanut butter treats, Jocelyn! Haha, I totally thought my parents were uncool when I was a teen. And my dad tried to make it even worse by doing embarrassing things in public like dancing (horribly) and humming tunes (totally out of tune). I hated it! But now I think it's funny. SO cool that your son thinks you are a cool mom. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Julie! 🙂 My dad was the same with the uncool dancing and out of tune singing! Ah the memories!!
Dorothy+@+Crazy+for+Crust
I can only hope Jordan thinks blogging is still cool when she's a teen!! 🙂
Tahnycooks
Oh my goodness I am going to making these and hopefully I will be cool like you! 😉 These look delicious!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You're already cool, girl!! 😉 Thanks!
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom
These bars look DIVINE!!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
I saw these on Google+ and had to head over to check out the recipe and pin it! My husband sitting next to me looked over and said "mmmmmm". LOL
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's definitely the reaction these bars got from my family too! 🙂 Thanks Ashley!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
Yay, that's awesome - way to go for reaching the cool factor with your son 🙂 And these bars? Oh my gosh! They would be gone in a flash too especially with three times the Reese's. So irresistible - pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for the pin love, Kelly!! 😉
Tanya
I love the fun colors. These are my favorite candies too. Yum 🙂
Michelle @My California Kitchen
Love the story about being cool parents! So cute! Love these bars as well. I am totally in the mood for a good peanut butter bar! Yum!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Michelle! I feel like I'm always in the mood for a peanut butter bar! 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Oh wow, I am all over these bars, Jocelyn! They look absolutely, peanut buttery perfect! Can't wait to try these out!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
You are to a famous baker! My little guy is 9, so he still likes me, but i can tell he is on the verge of not thinking I am cool anymore. I am not allowed to hug him or hold his hand anymore. Darn them getting older! I love that your son turned a corner!
And these bars...chocolate and peanut butter fanantics here! Definitely need these!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awwww, thanks Erin! 😉 Isn't it so hard to not just give them a big bear hug anyways?! Hehe!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven
Oh my gosh, do you have any leftovers?! I will gladly take them off your hands. These bars look totally drool-worthy! Love all the pb action going on. 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hehe, thanks Sarah! 🙂 There are none of these left, they went fast!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
I can see why these bars were a success! They look amazing!
Jen @ Baked by an Inrtovert
I love reese's pieces! These bars wouldn't last a second around me. Yum!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jen! 🙂
Tieghan
No words for these. Except of course, DELICIOUS!
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me
Okay, let me wipe off my keyboard so I can type. These bars look AMAZING! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, you're too funny! 😉 Thanks for pinning, Amy!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
You know what a chocolate and peanut butter freak I am, these just went to the top of the must-make list! Pinned.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you for pinning, Lisa! 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Haha, major yay for reaching "cool factor" with your kids! And, wait, 3 TIMES THE REESES?! You may have just completed my life girlfriend. WANT! Pinned!
Mir
Jocelyn, you are VERY lucky. I teach teenagers, and most of them spend a lot of time complaining about their parents. But there are always a few who aren't ashamed to express love and pride about their parents, and it looks like you've got one of those!
I'd be proud, too. These bars are amazing. You had my attention with the photos before you ever wrote anything!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yeah, I got a pretty cool kid 😉 Thanks Mir!