Description
Meet your new go-to dessert that’s guaranteed to disappear faster than you can say ‘Reese’s’! These incredibly Easy Reese’s Pieces Cookie Bars are every peanut butter lover’s dream come true—thick, chewy, and absolutely packed with chocolate and peanut butter goodness. What makes them so special? They’re foolproof, require zero fancy techniques, and use simple pantry ingredients to create something that tastes like it came from a gourmet bakery. Perfect for potlucks, school events, or satisfying those serious sweet tooth cravings. One bite and you’ll understand why these bars have become the most requested recipe in my house!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces candies, plus extra for sprinkling
Instructions
- Get Your Oven Ready: Preheat to 350°F and line your 9×13 pan with parchment paper—this makes cleanup a breeze and ensures your bars come out perfectly every time!
- Make the Cookie Base: Beat softened butter with both sugars until creamy and smooth. This is where the magic starts—about 3-4 minutes of mixing creates that perfect foundation.
- Add Your Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Everything should be well combined and looking deliciously smooth.
- Combine the Dry Stuff: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add this to your butter mixture and mix just until combined—no need to overdo it!
- Here Comes the Fun Part: Fold in all your chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and Reese’s Pieces. This is when it starts looking like the amazing treat it’s about to become!
- Chill Out (Literally): Pop the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes. I know it’s hard to wait, but this step is what makes these bars thick and chewy instead of thin and crispy.
- Press and Bake: Press the chilled dough into your prepared pan, sprinkle extra Reese’s Pieces on top for that wow factor, then bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Practice Patience: Let them cool completely before cutting. Trust me on this—warm bars = crumbly mess, but cooled bars = perfect slices that’ll make you look like a baking superstar!
Notes
These bars are incredibly forgiving and perfect for baking with kids! Don’t have Reese’s Pieces? Try M&M’s, chopped up candy bars, or even mini marshmallows. The key to success is not skipping the chilling step—it really does make all the difference in texture. These keep fresh in a covered container for up to a week (if they last that long!). They’re also fantastic for shipping to college kids or military family members since they travel so well. Pro tip: make a double batch because trust me, one pan is never enough!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Fuss Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
Keywords: easy cookie bars, family dessert, potluck treats, reeses candy bars, simple baking