REESE’S COOKIE BARS

Reese’s Cookie Bars are a thick, chewy & full of Reese’s Pieces and Mini Reese’s Cups! The rich, chewy cookie bar compliments the chocolate & peanut butter add in’s perfectly. No rolling required, Cookie Bars are the way to go!

Adding Reese’s to Cookie Bars

The other day while at my local grocery store I ran across something literal dreams are made of. A package of Reese’s Pieces and Mini Reese’s Cups. Together. In one package. Meant for baking.

So I went agains everything I believe and splurged. I bought them and I don’t even regret it. I am usually a very strict list follower but Reese’s owns a small part of my heart and I could not turn back once I saw them.

Target seems to sell these ‘Decostructed Chips’ as they are called. If you can’t seem to find this heaven sent combo pack, you can purchase each the Reese’s Pieces and Mini Reese’s Cups individually.

Now, this cookie bar recipe is just meant for a good helping of peanut butter and chocolate. The cookie base is so chewy. So rich. SO Vanilla-y. ( Totally a word. 😉)

Next time I need a quick peanut butter fix, I’ll be making these.

How to make Reese’s Cookie Bars

The cookie base is made with simple, everyday ingredients. Butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, salt and baking soda. Nothing crazy happening over here. 😉

 

After the flour is incorporated, it is time to add in the Reese’s Pieces and Mini Cups. For me, you can never have enough Reese’s Pieces and Mini Cups.

I add two full bags to the dough!! (This recipe does make an entire 9×13 pan, though!)

 

Mix throughly! Then press the mixture into a greased 9×13 pan.

I like to keep a few Reese’s Pieces and Mini Cups out to press onto he top of the bars. That makes the finished product look all fancy and nice.

 

Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until the cookie bars are puffy and no longer glossy in the center.

Let cool completely before cutting the cookie bars.

 

Reese’s Cookie Bar Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make these amazing Reese’s Cookie Bars:

–2 sticks of butter at room temperature

–granulated sugar

–brown sugar

–2 eggs

–vanilla extract

— all purpose flour

–salt

–baking soda

–two 8.5 oz bags Reese’s Deconstructed Baking Chips (or a total of 2 cups of Reese’s Pieces)

Step by Step Directions for making Cookie Bars

Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.

Cream together the butter, both sugars, eggs and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda.

Mix the dry ingredients with the creamed mixture. Mix well.

Fold in the Deconstructed Reese’s Baking Chips.

Press the cookie dough into the greased 9×13 pan.

Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until the cookie bars are puffy and no longer glossy in the center.

Allow the cookie bars to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Best if eaten the first day but will store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.