Soft and chewy chocolate cookie bars filled with chopped up mini Reese’s peanut butter cups. They make the perfect treat to bake for just about any occasion. Everyone will love the soft and chewy texture of the cookie bars and delicious chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
The cookie dough is made like a classic chocolate cookie dough, except for the addition of chopped up mini Reese’s peanut butter cups. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased square baking dish. Bake until the center of the cookie bars comes out clean with a toothpick. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped mini Reese's peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter with sugar until fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour mixture, mix until it is fully combined. Fold in the mini Reese's peanut butter cups. Press the cookie dough into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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