Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Reese's Pieces give that extra peanut butter taste to these Reese's Rocky Road Brownies. They are ooey, gooey and delicious!
One thing that I have always done since getting married is wash and fold the laundry. As a stay at home mom, it is just one of those things you do without really thinking about it. And quite honestly, I don't mind doing laundry. Well, most days that is 🙂
When the kids were younger, I also sorted all the folded clothes into piles and put everyone's clothes into their drawers. I like neat organized piles, and I like drawers that are clean looking. As the kids got older, one of the jobs that I "gave up" was putting the folded laundry away. It was time for them to learn some responsibility and for them to take on more chores. This resulted in me having to give up control of those neat organized drawers.
Seriously I'm not sure why I still fold their clothes because when they put it away it is shoved in every which way possible. For my sanity's sake, I try not to look in those drawers. The mess drives me to want more chocolate...and more Reese's candies.
I have decided that no matter what "diet" I am on or trying to do, I just can't give up my beloved peanut butter and chocolate. Plus, I have see how you guys go crazy for the recipes using that wonderful combo. You all are just as nuts for that good stuff. LOL that pun was totally intended.
So the other day when I helped my daughter organize her entire room (drawers included) I knew that some sort of chocolate brownie was needed after hours of organizing. It was the only thing that helped get me off the "why is your room such a pig sty" ledge that I was on. Adding Reese's peanut butter cups under the melty marshmallow layer AND Reese's pieces on top was just the thing I needed to put me into a sugar coma of forgetfulness.
What messy drawers?
This is such an easy brownie recipe to put together. Bake your favorite brownies. Go ahead and use a mix or make homemade brownies if that's how you roll. Most days I'm a brownie mix fan, but you do what you have to do.
As soon as the brownies come out of the oven, place an entire bag of those Reese's mini peanut butter cups on top. You need to work quickly because they will start to melt and slide. That's not a problem though because then you are going to cover it with a layer of peanuts and marshmallows. Put it back in the oven to get all warm and toasty for about 5 minutes. As soon as they come out, add the Reese's Pieces to the top for some fun color and texture.
This is definitely a brownie for the serious sugar lover. Grab a cup of milk and dig in!!
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Reese’s Rocky Road Brownies
Fudge brownies topped with peanut butter cups, peanuts, marshmallow, and Reese's Pieces are a peanut butter lover's dream come true.
Ingredients
- 1 - 9x13 box brownie mix
- 1 - 8 ounce bag of mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- 1 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup Reese's Pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x 13 pan with nonstick spray.
- Make the brownies according the back of the package. Bake for 26-28 minutes or for as long as your package says.
- As soon as they are finished baking, place the peanut butter cups on the top of the hot brownies. Top with the chopped peanuts. Cover everything with the marshmallows. Place the pan of brownies back in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Pull the pan out and press the Reese's Pieces into the marshmallow.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares. Use a wet knife to cut the squares, so the marshmallow doesn't stick. Store in a sealed container on the counter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 90Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 45mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
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Kelly
These look good, taste good although I used less nuts. It seemed like too many as I was layering them on and I've had layered brownies before that the layers separate and wanted to avoid that. My biggest issue is these are not good for a big party or anything requiring you to cut them up. Better to pick at at home. Def. do not want to be under pressure to cut them up quickly!! I made them for the church bake sale. I had to hold my knife under the hot tap every 3 inches of brownie to cut thru the marshmallows. Frustrating. FYI Gordon Food Service has bags of Reese's PB cup pieces. Now that was easy!
Vicky @ Mess For Less
Hubby would love these! Can't wait to try this. Just pinned!
Jenn
Ok, these brownies combine most of my most favorite things ever. I cannot wait to try these!
Robin
These look and sound so yummy! I love Reese's Pieces. If it wasn't for this darn diet I'd be in the kitchen making them.
Hugs, Smiles & Blessings,
Robin
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Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule
These look fabulous Jocelyn! Thanks so much for sharing them on the Project Inspire{d} party this week 🙂
I hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
Nancy
marcie@flavorthemoments
These look absolutely amazing and right up my alley!
Jenn
These look AMAZING!!! Pinned and I can't wait to try them!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Heavens Jocelyn! These brownies are like a dream come true!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Dream come true is definitely the way to describe these brownies. Thanks Trish!!!
Amy Huntley
Oh. my. goodness. These look so amazing!! My husband LOVES Reeses Peices! He would flip over these!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Sounds to me like your hubby needs a pan of brownies 🙂
Jodi
Oh wow! Those look so tasty. Great work.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Jodi!!!
Diana Rambles
WOW! Those look amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Diana 🙂
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Yumalicious...pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Kristen!!!
Deborah
I have a weakness for Reese's pieces - love these!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Reese's are my all time weakness too!!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Yeah, there's no way I'm giving up my chocolate and pb either! These look SO gooey. I love the just-slightly-toasted/puffy marshmallows on top. YUM!
And the drawersssss. I am the same way with my clothes! Everything needs to be hung tangle-free and in color-coordinated order! However, when I go in my sister's room, it looks like a danger-zone. Her clothes are everywhere and basically, her dresser is uselessly empty in the corner. Sigh. Need more chocolate.
Jocelyn Brubaker
That is a great way to describe my daughter's room...danger zone! I think I need a sign for her door like that 🙂 Bring on more toasted and puffy marshmallow bars!!!
Mandy's Recipe Box
These look incredible! Pinning! I also have started having my kids put their laundry away. It's hard to watch after I spent all that time folding it.
Jocelyn Brubaker
It is the hardest to watch after doing all the work at folding it. I keep threatening to just toss the clothes in baskets and make them fold now.
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking
Do not remind me about laundry! I hate folding clothes. I have no problem putting them on hangers in the closet, but dislike having to fold small ones and arrange in the drawers.
That's why chocolate is my BFF and I have the feeling I'd end up BFF with these bars as well
Jocelyn Brubaker
These brownies are definitely my new chocolate BFF...so much so, that I'm contemplating another batch very, very soon!
sally @ sallys baking addiction
mmmm! The reese's pieces look like they are floating on little marshmallow clouds. 🙂 and with brownies underneath. What a dessert Jocelyn! I want to go head first into the batch.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Head first is definitely the way to go into these brownies. Marshmallow clouds huh? I love it!!!
Anne @The Cooking Campaign
haha I think I'v got 6 loads of laundry waiting for me as I write this, but this dessert would totally make it easier!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Dessert always makes chores seem more doable 🙂