Reese's Brownies Recipe

A platter of Reese's brownies cut on a platter.

5 from 28 votes

Reese's Brownies Recipe

These Reese’s brownies are rich, fudgy, and layered with peanut butter frosting, chocolate drizzle, and candy pieces for a decadent dessert.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Alicia Skousen

Ingredients

Brownies

1 cup butter
8 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt

Frosting

4 tablespoons butter softened
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Topping

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon butter
1½ cups chopped Reese's

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil or parchment and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in chocolate chips, and melt, stirring frequently. When there are no more lumps, remove from heat and stir in sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, and mix until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Fold in the cocoa powder, salt, and flour, and mix until barely combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted one inch from the side of the pan comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
When the brownies are cool, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add milk until the frosting reaches a smooth consistency. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.
Add the chocolate chips and butter to a small microwave bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Pour into a piping bag (or Ziploc bag), cut off a small corner of the bag, and drizzle the chocolate over the frosting. Sprinkle with the Reese's candies. Let cool and set up before serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Melt the chocolate and butter slowly to avoid scorching.
Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the brownies fudgy.
Line the pan with parchment paper to aid in easy brownie removal. Let the brownies cool completely before frosting for clean layers.
Use a piping bag or plastic bag for an easy chocolate drizzle.
If you're using a glass or ceramic dish, then you'll want to add a few extra minutes.
These brownies slice best when slightly chilled.

Store. Keep brownies in an airtight container for 3-4 days before they start drying out. To freeze, place each brownie in a sandwich bag, place them in a freezer ziploc, and freeze for up to 3 months.

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