Loaded REESE'S Cookie Bars
Details
- Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Yields
- 16 bars
Somewhere in between a brownie and a cookie, you'll find these easy and over-the-top peanut butter-chocolate chip cookie bars. Starting with Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, we mixed in HERSHEY’S Cocoa for an extra-chocolatey base, then loaded on the REESE’S PIECES Candy and REESE’S Peanut Butter Baking Cups for a treat that’s sure to be a hit with anyone who loves peanut butter and chocolate.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Bake Time
- 25 minutes
- Cool Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
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1 pouchBetty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix (17.5 oz)
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1/4 cup
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1/2 cupbutter, softened
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2 Tbspswater
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1egg
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1/2 cupREESE'S Peanut Butter Chips plus 2 tablespoons (from 10 oz bag)
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2 TbspsBetty Crocker™ Decorating Decors fall sprinkles (from 1.8 oz container)
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1/2 cupREESE'S baking cups and REESE'S PIECES candy (from 8.5 oz bag)
Step-By-Step Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix cookie mix, cocoa, softened butter, water and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in 1/2 cup of the peanut butter chips and the sprinkles.
Using a metal spatula, evenly spread dough in pan. Sprinkle candies over top.
Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until set around edges. Cool 30 minutes.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter chips uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. Continue to microwave in 10-second increments until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon melted chips into small resealable freezer bag; partially seal bag. Cut off small corner of bag; squeeze to drizzle over top of bar. Let stand about 1 hour or until drizzle is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 16 servingsServing size 1 bar (59g)Amount per servingCalories260% Daily Value*Total Fat 13g 17%Saturated Fat 9g 45%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 25mg 8%Sodium 150mg 7%Total Carbohydrates 34g 12%Dietary Fiber 1g 4%Total Sugars 24gIncludes 5g Added Sugar 10%Protein 4gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 10mg 0%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 62mg 2%
* 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.
