Servings
Font
Back
0 from 6 votes

Reese's Brownies

Make Reese's Brownies for any occasion. The chocolate brownie base, the peanut butter frosting and topped with Reese's candies makes a delicious homemade brownies recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 572 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Brownies:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 Cup cocoa powder
  • 1 Cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
For the Topping:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

For the Brownies:
    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large microwave safe mixing bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together.  Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and combined. Let cool slightly.
  3. Stir in the sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract.  Then stir in the eggs, one at a time, until combined.
  4. Slowly stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder. Mix these ingredients in by hand and be careful not to over mix these ingredients.
  5. Spread the batter into the 9X13 pan.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
  7. Allow the brownies to cool completely before topping it with the frosting.
For the Frosting and Topping:
  1. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, beating after each additional until desired consistency.
  3. Spread the frosting on top of the cooled brownies.
  4. Add the chocolate chip and butter to a microwave safe bowl.  Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.
  5. Pour the mixture into a piping bag or a ziplock bag.  Cut off a small corn and then drizzle the chocolate over the peanut butter frosting.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups and Reese’s pieces on top.
  7. Let the topping cool completely and then the brownies are ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 572kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 345mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 654IU (13%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 572

% Daily Value*

Calories 572kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 345mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 654IU 13%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.