Ingredients:
Brownie Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (chopped)
- Optional (for topping):
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven and Prep the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch
- baking pan with aluminum foil and grease it with non-
- stick cooking spray for easy removal.
Whisk the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Ensure everything is evenly combined.
Wet Ingredients and Batter Formation:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing slowly until just incorporated.
- Don’t overmix, a few lumps are okay.
Incorporate the Goodies:
- Fold in the peanut butter chips and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with a spatula.
- Be gentle to avoid breaking the peanut butter cups too much.
Pour and Bake:
- Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Optional Topping:
- If using, sprinkle the top of the batter with Reese’s Pieces for an extra peanut butter punch and visual appeal.
Baking Time:
- Bake the brownies for 20-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it.
- The brownies should be slightly set but still fudgy in the center.
Cooling and Cutting:
- Take the brownies out of the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting and serving. This allows the brownies to firm up properly.
Enjoy!
- Cut the brownies into squares and enjoy your delicious homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Brownies!
Tips:
- For chewier brownies, bake for a shorter time. For a denser brownie, bake for a few minutes longer.
- Let the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups be a bit bigger for a more surprising burst of peanut butter flavor in each bite.
- If you don’t have Reese’s Pieces, you can substitute chopped peanuts or chopped chocolate for a similar textural contrast.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
