Confetti Brownies
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- 2 Hr. 30 Min.
- Bake:
- 30 Min.
- Prep:
- 20 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 24 brownies
It's a party on your plate! Celebrate anytime with this rich and fudge-like Confetti Brownies recipe. Using a fudgy brownie mix infused with REESE'S PIECES Minis Peanut Butter Candy, frosted with a velvety HERSHEY'S Cocoa icing, drizzled with peanut butter and topped with even more REESE'S PIECES Minis, these brownies are bursting with chocolate and peanut butter flavor. An excellent crowd-pleasing favorite for birthdays, potlucks and parties!
Want even more fudgy and peanut butter flavor? Our REESE'S Loaded Fudge is a tasty and festive variation of our Confetti Brownies recipe.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Bake Time
- 30 minutes
- Cool Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
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1 packagefudgey brownie mix (19.8 oz)
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water
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vegetable oil
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eggs
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1-1/2 cupsREESE'S MINI PIECES, divided
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Brownie Frosting
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1/2 cupbutter or margarine
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2/3 cup
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1 tspvanilla extract
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3-1/2 cuppowdered sugar
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6 Tbspshot water
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Peanut Butter Drizzle
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3 Tbsps
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1 tspshortening
Step-By-Step Directions
oven & stovetop
13x9x2-inch baking pan
mixing bowl
measuring cups
wire rack
saucepan
microwave-safe bowl
microwave
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Prepare brownie mix as directed on package for fudgelike brownies. Spread half of brownie batter into prepared pan.
Sprinkle 3/4 cup candies over batter. Carefully spread remaining batter over candy.
Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack; cool slightly.
Prepare and spread Chocolate Frosting over brownie.
Sprinkle and gently press remaining 3/4 cup candies over frosting.
Prepare and drizzle Peanut Butter Drizzle over candy. Cool completely in pan.
Chocolate Frosting:
Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; add 2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa stirring until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and dash of salt. Gradually add 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar with 6 tablespoons hot water, stirring until smooth.
Peanut Butter Drizzle:
Place 3 tablespoons REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at Medium (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at Medium an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 24 servingsServing size 1 brownie (69g)Amount per servingCalories300% Daily Value*Total Fat 9g 12%Saturated Fat 6g 30%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 10mg 3%Sodium 120mg 5%Total Carbohydrates 54g 20%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 43gIncludes 43g Added Sugar 86%Protein 3gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 7mg 0%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 46mg 0%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
