Reece’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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🍪 Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

🍽️ Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

🍫 Yield: About 24 bars (depending on size)

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✅ Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mix-ins:

• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 cup Reese’s Pieces candies (plus a few extra for topping)

• Optional: ½ cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups for more peanut butter flavor

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the oven and pan:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter or nonstick spray.

2. Mix dry ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream the butter and sugars:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes) using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

4. Add eggs and vanilla:

• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl between additions.

• Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

5. Add dry to wet:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined — do not overmix.

6. Fold in the mix-ins:

• Stir in the chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces (and peanut butter cups if using) with a spatula or wooden spoon.

7. Transfer to pan:

• Press the cookie dough evenly into your prepared 9×13-inch pan.

• Sprinkle a few extra Reese’s Pieces and chocolate chips on top for presentation.

8. Bake:

• Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).

• If the edges begin to brown too quickly, tent the pan loosely with foil.

9. Cool and cut:

• Allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.

• Lift out using the parchment paper (if used) and cut into squares or bars.

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🍫 Optional Add-Ins & Variations:

• Swap chocolate chips for milk chocolate or white chocolate chips.

• Add a peanut butter swirl: warm ¼ cup of peanut butter and drizzle it on top before baking. Swirl with a knife.

• Use mini Reese’s Pieces for better distribution.

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📦 Storage:

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

• For longer storage, freeze bars for up to 2 months. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag.

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