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Instructions
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First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, add melted butter and chocolate chips. Stir until completely melted. If needed, microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. Set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, add the white sugar and the eggs. Whisk vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and frothy.
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Pour melted chocolate mixture into the mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
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Pour melted chocolate mixture into the mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
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Pour half of this batter into the parchment lined brownie pan.
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Then, place the peanut butter cups on top.
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In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Stir together. Spread this mixture on top of the peanut butter cups. Smooth into an even layer.
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Pour the remaining brownie batter on top of the peanut butter. Smooth into an even layer.
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Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
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Finally, remove from the oven. Allow these Reese’s brownies to fully cool before slicing into.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🍫Whisk cocoa powder with hot melted butter before adding other ingredients to bloom it, which intensifies the chocolate flavor and eliminates any bitter, raw taste for a richer brownie.
- Don't Overmix the Batter ✋Mix just until ingredients are combined after adding flour—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, cake-like brownies instead of the fudgy, tender texture you want.
- Layer Strategically for Texture 📚Spread half the chocolate batter, then add a peanut butter layer, then the remaining batter with pressed Reese's cups on top to ensure every bite has all three textures without the peanut butter sinking to the bottom.
- Underbake for Fudgy Centers 🕐Remove brownies when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs (not clean), as they continue cooking from residual heat—this guarantees gooey, fudgy centers rather than dry, overbaked brownies.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring eggs and peanut butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth emulsification and even distribution, preventing lumps and creating a more cohesive, luxurious crumb structure.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
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