Recipe Name: Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Description: These Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars are a beloved favorite, especially among coworkers during lunch events. They boast a foolproof recipe that delivers a rich, homemade flavor that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 3/4 cup | Margarine |
| 1 3/4 cups | Creamy peanut butter |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 cup | Flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking powder |
| 2 pinches | Salt |
| 4 oz | Chocolate chips |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Pan: Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
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Melt Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, melt the butter until smooth.
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Add Peanut Butter: Stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully melted and well combined with the butter.
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Incorporate Sweetness: Add the sugar and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until thoroughly incorporated.
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Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring with a spoon until the mixture is well blended.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture, stirring until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are firm.
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Cool: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before proceeding.
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Cut Into Bars: Once cooled, cut the bars into your desired size and shape.
These Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars are best enjoyed with a glass of cold milk or alongside a cup of hot coffee. They’re perfect for satisfying cravings at any time of day and are sure to be a hit at any gathering or event. With their irresistible combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and rich, buttery flavor, they’re bound to become a staple in your baking repertoire. So whip up a batch today and indulge in these delectable treats! 🍫🥜
