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Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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Delicious Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars featuring a soft, chewy cookie base loaded with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips and colorful, crunchy Reese’s Pieces candies. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are easy to prepare, vibrant, and full of nostalgic peanut butter candy flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, for the perfect texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly for even moisture and flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to prevent overworking the dough and keeping the bars tender.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Reese’s Pieces: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces candies, being careful not to crush the candies but ensuring even distribution.
  7. Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden and the center looks slightly soft. The center will firm as the bars cool.
  8. Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares for clean cuts that hold together well.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients (butter and eggs) for smooth mixing.
  • Do not overmix once dry ingredients are added to keep the bars tender.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal of bars after baking.
  • Check baking time early to avoid drying out the bars.
  • Press extra Reese’s Pieces candies on top of the dough before baking for a colorful candy-coated surface.

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