Looking for a delicious and indulgent dessert to satisfy the peanut butter lovers sweet tooth? Look no further than these Peanut Butter Cup Brownies! These rich and fudgy brownies are studded with creamy peanut butter cups and sprinkled with candy coated Reese's pieces. these homemade brownies are the ultimate treat for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.
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❤️ Why you'll love it
Easy recipe: it's an easy homemade brownie recipe you can whip up no time and trash the brownie mixes
The best brownies: these brownies have chewy edges and fudgy centers and are far better than any fudge brownie mix.
Great flavor combination: the chocolate and peanut butter lovers will love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
🥘 Ingredients
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🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Line prepared pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set dry ingredients aside.
- Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Beat the eggs into the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Stir the chopped peanut butter cups into the brownie batter.
- Using a rubber spatula, spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle top of the brownies with mini Reeses pieces
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove brownies from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
- Lift cooled Reese's brownies from the baking pan and set on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into 36 equal pieces.
🥄 Equipment
9x13 Baking pan
Large bowl
Hand whisk
Wooden spoon
Rubber spatula
Table knife
Wire rack
Airtight container
Parchment paper
🥫Storage
Room temperature: store brownies in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Freeze: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.
📖 Variations
While these Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are already delicious on their own, there are a few variations you can try to mix things up.
- For a crunchier texture, try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the batter.
- Try swapping out the peanut butter cups for other candy, like chopped up Snickers or Twix bars.
- For an extra indulgent treat, try drizzling melted chocolate chips and peanut butter chips on top of the brownies before serving.
- Use a mini muffin tin and make individual brownie bites.
💭 Tips
- To make the ultimate Peanut Butter Cup Brownies, start with a rich and fudgy brownie base using a high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Then, add a layer of peanut butter cups on top of the brownie batter before baking. Make sure to press them down slightly so they sink into the batter. Once the brownies are done baking, let them cool completely before slicing into squares.
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🍽 Serve with..
Serve these delicious brownies with a cold glass of milk for the perfect indulgent treat.
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📖 Recipe
Loaded Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking pan
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups chopped mini peanut butter cups
- ½ cup Reese's pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Line prepared pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Beat the eggs into the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Stir the chopped peanut butter cups into the brownie batter.
- Using a rubber spatula, spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle top of the brownies with mini Reeses pieces
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove brownies from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
- Lift cooled reese's brownies from the baking pan and set on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into 36 equal pieces.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set dry ingredients aside. Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
ELAINE says
3 cups of sugar??????
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Yes, the amount is correct. The recipe is 36 servings.
Bea says
Just made these brownies yesterday for my colleagues. They loved them.
Many thanks for sharing the recipe.
honeyb says
Came over to check these out. I was thinking "bummer, I don't have any Reese cups" then I remember hiding in my fridge are some of those mini ones that I don't even have to unwrap! Think I might have to make a half batch of these--tomorrow. Lurve!
The JDRF Capitol Chapter says
Shelby we Tweeted your idea because we think it is a great one and so yummy too! We know your sale was successful! How could it not, with such sweet brownies!
moshell's lilbit of space says
I made these brownies for my last evening college class (and a pan for home) but these are the BEST brownies EVER!!!!!
thank you so much for sharing this wonderful receipe.
cindy says
So I made these--thought I had everything in the pantry. 1 1/2 cups is a lot of little peanut butter cups (I must have eaten a few!) Anyway I checked my candy supply and found some mini buttefingers. They are kind of peanut butter tasting so I thought they would work. I chopped up about 1/2 c and add to the yummy batter. Something went very wrong!! I think the Butterfingers melted and turned to cement! I could not get them out of the pan. Note to self: do not use butterfingers in baking!! I purchased more peanut butter cups and am anxious to try this again. Wish me luck. I really don't fail that often (at baking sweets that is) but when I do it is pretty spectacular! It took me two days to scrape the butterfinger cement from my stoneware!
bakersbakery says
pregnancy + food blog reading = must have reeses pieces RIGHT NOW!
Olivia says
Now this is my kind of brownie. I bet those Reeses pieces add a nice little crunch texture to them brownie too.
Michelle says
I just found your blog this week and immediately printed off this brownie recipe. I made these yesterday and they are soooo good!
I hope you don't mind me sharing the recipe on my blog. It is fantastic!
heartofacountryhome says
We're drooling over these brownies! They look awesome!
TourGuideJenn says
HB - sorry for your loss. It can be difficult when someone from the past leaves us -- you're mourning both the person and the time in your life they represent. Here's wishing you and the Pastor's family the best.
Carrian says
Very touching post. These brownies look just perfect. I can't wait to make them for my sweet toothed husband
Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says
Yes I can absolutely believe that these will solve all of life's problems! 🙂
Carrie says
So colorful!
Teanna says
Excuse me while I wipe the drool off of my chin!
Robin Sue says
I think you are the brownie queen. No- I KNOW you are the brownie queen. People around you must love that you bake such great things!
Ingrid says
Sorry to hear of the rough patch. The brownies do look like they'd cheer someone up.
I haven't heard that saying in a while...da bomb!
~ingrid
Kevin says
These peanut butter candy brownies sound so decadent and good!
Matt's Kitchen says
This was such a touching post to read. I agree with all of your reflections, from what makes us grow as people to how much we love our children.
People like Marie Coe always inspire me with their selfless way of giving to others. I hope your former pastor gets a chance to read your tribute to her!
noble pig says
What a sweet tribute with a beautiful dessert.
Reeni♥ says
I'm sorry about your friend, HoneyB. Here's some HUGS. Your post made me sad, cause I'm not getting along with my Mom for the first time in my life. I wish she had your attitude toward me. Then all would be well. Your brownies look scrumptious!! I can smell them, ha, cause I just baked some too!
Sabrina says
You are a wonderful mom and your children are blessed by your warmth and love for them!
Those brownies are making me droooool!!!! 🙂
cakewardrobe says
Aww You're such a cute mommie!!
cakeflower says
I loved your post...we think alike! I also would love these brownies...if only my family would eat them too! I would eat the whole pan! Nice photographs!
Flourchild says
Bless your heart. What a wonderful mother you are. Im so sorry about your friend passing. I know your kids love you to pieces, who wouldn't. Great looking brownies.
Melissa says
I think these would make me feel better no matter what. They look scrumptiously delicious!
Andrea says
What a beautiful post. Being a parent is amazing. I love how sweet your son is and what a special relationship you have. The brownies look wonderful too 🙂
duodishes says
You can't possibly be down in the dumps after eating these.
JyLnC says
I'm sorry you lost a friend and chocolate does soothe the soul when hearts are sad.
Laura says
I agree that chocolate can help an awful lot--I'm sorry you've been needing it lately. 🙁
I just found the baking pb cups and peppermint patties and bought a zillion more bags--what an evil addiction this baking with candy pieces is turning into.
natalia says
I send you a big hug !!
Bob says
I could use some of those right now! Why not send me some? 🙂
Lisa says
Sorry for your loss. Nice post and delicious looking brownies.
Erin says
Sometimes chocolate is the best medicine. I hope everything gets better. These brownies look delicious!
Maria says
I already feel better after reading this post! The brownies look superb!
averagebetty says
Beautiful story and tribute. The brownies look delicious 😉
WiseAcre says
Chocolate is good. Chocolate and peanut butter is divine. When I got down to the peanut butter cups and Reesses pieces I knew you baked a piece of Brownie Heaven. Now I can't decide if I want to go out to the woods to take photos or stay in and bake a batch of these.
I hear you about kids. I love mine dearly and they're the most important part of my life. Still I can't help calling them my 'dear little life sucking parasites' 🙂
Jessie says
I'm sorry for your loss, I know what it is like to lose someone close to you or have days where you feel like you hit rock bottom.
That is what makes us stronger as a person. You and I have one thing well many things in common! but that common thing is : a Positive outlook on life! Which is great because this is why you are happy as a person 🙂
I love your reeses brownies, they definitely happy brownies!
Bellini Valli says
Marie sounds like someone who will always be remembered.
What is also memorable are these brownies. Nothing will get us down but these will keep us high on life:D
Burp and Slurp~! says
I send my condolences. but I loved this post, it touched me in places other than my appetite. but that said, that brownie looks YUM!
Pam says
I am sorry for your loss.
How fun that you made these with your son - I am sure they brightened his day right up.
AK Mom says
I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Marie sounds like she was a wonderful woman.
These brownies look so moist and yummy! I wish I had one right now to enjoy with my coffee. 🙂
Elyse says
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's true: sometimes there's nothing better than a bit of chocolate to make you feel better. Looks like these brownies have healing powers. I just happen to have chopped Reese's left in my fridge from the Reese's Blondies I just posted about, and I can't wait to try your brownie recipe! These look divine. I hope you start to feeling better soon!
Tangled Noodle says
Just looking at these makes me happy!
Condolences to you and your friend's family for your loss.
Barbara Bakes says
Kids definitely are the best party of life! The brownies look sinfully delicious!
shellyfish says
*hugs*
A beautiful post, HoneyB.
My heart is with you.
Katy says
Shelby, sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful lady and friend.
These brownies look fantastic. I love the photo!
So sweet that Chris could be cheered by these, but I think it was because of YOU!
The Hungry Mouse says
Sorry to hear about your loss, honey pie. I'm right there with you on the chocolate. These look amazing.
+Jessie
~Vanessa~ says
Shelby - I am sorry that you have been having some medical problems. I love this post for so many reasons! Your Chris is a sweetie, wonder where he gets it from? 🙂 My condolences on the loss of your friend.
Thanks for the recipe, I am going to try it soon!
Hugs,
Vanessa
Meg says
What a beautiful post! Truly touching!
My thoughts are with you and the family and friends of Marie!
Awesome brownies!
Happy cook says
Wow the beownies looks so moist and delicious.
I totally agee i think i have gotten stronger now tha i am certain age.
Nanny seem liks she was a wonderful woman.