Description
Irresistible Reese’s Pieces chocolate chip cookie bars blend classic comfort with playful candy crunch. Sweet squares deliver rich chocolate and peanut butter notes that chocolate enthusiasts crave, promising pure indulgence in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 stick (113 grams) melted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cups (340 grams) chocolate chips
- 1 small box Reeces Pieces
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by coating it with a light layer of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients first, ensuring they are well blended and free of lumps.
- Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mix, stirring until a smooth, consistent cookie dough forms.
- Transfer the prepared dough into the greased baking pan, using a spatula or your hands to spread it evenly across the entire surface.
- Carefully scatter Reece’s Pieces across the top of the dough, gently pressing them into the surface to ensure they adhere during baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, watching for the edges to turn a golden brown color.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Slice into desired serving sizes and enjoy the sweet, decadent treat that combines chocolate chip cookie goodness with colorful Reece’s Pieces candies.
Notes
- Make sure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth mixing and even incorporation of ingredients.
- Gently press Reece’s Pieces on top of the batter to ensure they stick but don’t sink completely into the dough.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend that contains xanthan gum for better texture.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting to help bars hold their shape and prevent crumbling when slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg