I recently spotted Reese's Baking Cups and Candy Pieces while shopping and thought I'd make some cookies with them. Once I got them home.I saw a recipe on the back of the bag for these bars so I made them instead. If you do make these, follow the instructions and use a 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1 inch jellyroll pan...I did not, and while they were delicious, mine were definitely much bigger than they should have been. I also used old fashioned oats simply because that is what I had on hand, but I'm sure the quick oats are the better choice.If you cannot find the baking pieces, use a small bag of Reese's Pieces and chop up some peanut butter cups. You can also adjust this recipe by using M&M's,peanuts or any other candy you enjoy. A sprinkle of powdered sugar on top would add a nice finishing touch, or perhaps even a drizzle of melted chocolate. Next time,I think I will reserve a few of the baking bits to sprinkle on top after the bars come out of the oven to make them more visible.If you love gooey,chocolate peanut butter treats, this one is for you.
Ingredients:
2 sticks butter,softened & divided
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract,divided
2-1/2 c. quick oats
2-1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. cocoa
1/4 c. sugar
1-14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1-1/4 c. Reese's baking cups & candy pieces
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of your mixer, mix 1 stick of butter,peanut butter and brown sugar.
Add in the eggs and 1 tsp. of the vanilla. Mix until creamy.
Add in the oats, flour baking soda and salt. Mixture will be very thick. Remove and reserve approximately 2 cups of the dough.
Press the remaining dough into the sheet pan.(see the measurements for the pan above).
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining stick of butter.
Add the cocoa and sugar.
Add the sweetened condensed milk. Stir until combined ,smooth and thick.
Stir in the remaining 1-1/2 tsp. of vanilla.
Pour over the bottom layer of dough in the pan,spreading evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle with the Reese's baking bits.
Crumble the reserved dough over the baking bits.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
You can see how gooey the filling is...let it cool completely,cut into squares and enjoy.
**This is not my own recipe.
The directions in the recipe show indicate that 1 tsp. of vanilla is used first, then later an additional 1 1/2 tsp. is used. So the ingredient list should show "2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided." This is per the recipe on the bag.
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