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Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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Chewy Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combining melty chocolate chips and crunchy peanut butter candy pieces in every bite, perfect for snacks, parties, or anytime sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup peanut butter candy pieces (Reese’s Pieces)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, making sure everything is fully incorporated and smooth before moving forward.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined—avoid overmixing for tender bars.
  6. Fold in Candy Pieces and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the Reese’s Pieces and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Spread and Bake: Transfer the dough evenly into your prepared baking pan and spread it out using a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Cut: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into squares. This cooling step is key to clean edges and perfect bites.

Notes

  • Room Temperature Butter: Soft, but not melted butter creams better with sugar for ideal texture.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mixing just until combined prevents tough, dense bars.
  • Even Thickness: Spread the dough evenly in the pan for uniform baking and cooking throughout.
  • Test for Doneness: Use a toothpick to check for a few moist crumbs to keep the bars chewy, not cakey.
  • Cool Completely: Cooling solidifies the bars making them easier to cut and serve without crumbling.

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