Get ready to experience a mind-blowing dessert that will make your taste buds dance with pure joy! These Chocolate Dipped Reese's Blondie Bars are not just a treat; they're a decadent journey of chocolatey, peanut buttery goodness that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly chewy blondie packed with chunks of Reese's peanut butter cups, topped with a luxurious chocolate dip that takes this dessert from amazing to absolutely irresistible.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until mixture is creamy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in chopped peanut butter cups and chocolate chips, reserving a small amount for topping.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle reserved peanut butter cups and chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, approximately 1 hour.
- Once cooled, use parchment paper to lift blondies out of pan and cut into 16 even bars.
- Optional: Melt additional chocolate and dip half of each blondie bar for extra decadence.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature eggs for better ingredient incorporation and a smoother batter.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense blondies instead of soft, chewy ones.
- For extra richness, use high-quality chocolate chips and fresh peanut butter cups.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting.
- Let the blondies cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, precise bars.
- When melting chocolate for dipping, use a double boiler or microwave in short 15-second intervals to prevent burning.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture.
- For a professional touch, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean, smooth cuts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 264kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 23mg
