Reese’s Brownies

Chocolate and peanut butter is my favorite dessert combination. This is the perfect recipe to make with leftover candy and the whole family will love it. If you love rich and decadent brownies, this is the recipe to make.

We are big fans of Reese’s Candies and if you are too, check out these recipes – Reese’s Pieces Cookies, Easy Reese’s Pie Recipe, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

Made from scratch brownies are made from simple ingredients. If you love to bake, you probably already have the majority of the ingredients. The rich peanut butter and chocolate flavors, makes these brownies perfect for the holidays or for movie night.  

If you love our Buckeye Brownies or Slutty Brownies, then you are going to love this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Brownies.

Ingredients

• Brown Sugar – If you are out, check out these How to Make Brown Sugar.

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

Feel free to change the candies to peanut M&M’s, chopped snickers or butterfingers. It would even be delicious topped with chocolate and caramel syrup. Use your favorite toppings to make this brownie recipe your own.

Step by Step Instructions  

• Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2 – In a large microwave safe mixing bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together.  Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and combined. Let cool slightly.  

Step 3 – Stir in the sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract.  Then stir in the eggs, one at a time, until combined.  

Step 4 – Slowly stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder. Mix these ingredients in by hand and be careful not to over mix these ingredients.

Step 5 – Spread the batter into the 9X13 pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely before topping it with the frosting.

Step 6 – In a medium bowl, cream together butter and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy with electric mixer.

Step 7 – Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, beating after each additional until desired consistency. 

Step 8 – Spread the frosting on top of the cooled brownies. 

Step 9 – Add the chocolate chip and butter to a microwave safe bowl. Pour the mixture into a piping bag or a ziplock bag.  Cut off a small corner and then drizzle the chocolate over the peanut butter frosting.  

• Step 10 – Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups and Reese’s pieces on top.  
• Step 11 – Let the topping cool completely and then the brownies are ready to slice, serve and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Melting Chocolate – Be careful melting chocolate in the microwave. We recommend melting the chocolate in 30 second intervals then stir. This help prevent the chocolate from burning and melting evenly.
• Baking Brownie – Baking time will vary so we recommend checking the brownie by inserting a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick comes out clean then the brownie is done.
• Adding Frosting – Make sure the brownie has cooled before adding the frosting.
• Room Temperature Ingredients – It is best to use room temperature eggs and butter for a smooth texture.
• Baking Dish – For serving the brownies, we recommend to line the baking dish with parchment paper.