Description
Reeses Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars merge classic comfort with playful sweetness in one irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor rich peanut butter chips and classic cookie flavors that blend perfectly for an indulgent treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups Reeses Pieces (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and nonstick spray, creating a seamless baking surface for easy removal.
- Butter Blending: Whip softened butter with sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, creamy consistency, developing a rich foundation for the cookie bars.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Blend eggs individually, then infuse vanilla extract to elevate the flavor profile, creating a smooth and aromatic base.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring a uniform mixture that will distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Dough Formation: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring minimally to preserve a tender, delicate texture, then gently fold in chocolate chips and most Reeses Pieces.
- Pan Assembly: Spread the dough evenly across the prepared pan, creating a level surface, and strategically sprinkle remaining Reeses Pieces for visual and flavor enhancement.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into a preheated 350F (175C) oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until edges turn golden and the center sets with a slight firmness.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then lift using parchment paper handles and slice into uniform squares for an irresistible treat.
Notes
Soften Butter Perfectly: Allow butter to sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before creaming, ensuring smooth incorporation without overheating or melting.
Prevent Overmixing Dough: Stop mixing dry ingredients as soon as they blend to maintain a tender, soft texture and prevent tough, dense cookie bars.
Strategic Candy Placement: Reserve a handful of Reeses Pieces for topping after spreading dough, creating a more visually appealing and flavorful presentation with candy peeking through the surface.
Temperature Control Matters: Use an oven thermometer to verify accurate baking temperature, as slight variations can dramatically impact cookie bar texture and doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg