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    Home » Recipes » Brownies + Bars » Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Bars

    Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Bars

    Published : April 11, 2021 Updated : September 13, 2021 by Together As Family 15 Comments

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    Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Bars are an easy no bake treat that taste just like a Reese's! Peanut butter cookie dough topped with peanut butter milk chocolate ganache. They taste exactly like a Reese's thanks to a surprise ingredient.

    Reese's Pieces peanut butter bars taste like a Reese's but made at home.

    REESE'S PIECES PEANUT BUTTER BARS

    Don't you just love all things Reese's? If you are a fan of chocolate + peanut butter then you must try these ridiculously delicious Reese's Pieces peanut butter bars! They taste exactly like a homemade Reese's made right in your own kitchen. 

    The "surprise ingredient" is graham cracker crumbs. Sounds odd seeing as how the Reese's you buy in the store don't include graham cracker crumbs but trust me when I say that it is what makes these taste like homemade Reese's. 

    A no bake treat that is simple to make. The hardest part is letting them refrigerate for a few hours before eating. 

    If you love all things Reese's like my family be sure and try my chocolate Reese's cookies, my Reese's stuffed monster cookies, or one of my top recipes these Reese's peanut butter cookie cups. 

    Peanut butter Reese's bars with Reese's pieces.

    HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE REESE'S AT HOME

    • Melted Butter 
    • Graham Cracker Crumbs
    • Powdered Sugar
    • Peanut Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • Reese's Pieces and/or Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
    • Milk Chocolate Chips

    How to make no bake Reese's Pieces peanut butter bars with step by step picture instructions.

    TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS FOR THIS RECIPE

    • Should I use salted butter or unsalted butter?

      • You can use either one you want to or whatever you have.
      • I will say that I much prefer salted butter especially when baking. It has way more flavor and adds a nice salt flavor to the otherwise sweet deserts. 
      • If you choose to use unsalted butter then you may want to add a little salt in with the peanut butter mixture. Probably only about ¼ teaspoon is all you will need. 
    • What if I cannot find mini Reese's Pieces?

      • These can actually be hard to find. They used to sell them by the chocolate chips but not anymore! I can usually find them by the ice cream toppings. You know in the frozen ice cream aisle they usually have a place for syrups and toppings? Well, I always find mini Reese's Pieces there. 
      • If you can't find the minis then go ahead and use regular Reese's Pieces. Either use them whole or I like to chop them up into smaller pieces. 
    • Do I have to let them refrigerate?

      • Yes I do recommend following the directions and letting them refrigerate. 
      • The milk chocolate topping will be soft when you first pour it. If you try to cut the bars they will be way to soft and not cut easily. 
      • Once you refrigerate for at least 3 hours the bars will cut much nicer. 
    • How do I store Reese's Pieces peanut butter bars?

      • Leftovers need to be stored in the fridge. As these bars sit out at room temperature they will soften up and the chocolate topping will begin to get really soft and melt onto your hands. 
      • I don't love these straight from the fridge. What I like to do is set one out for just a few minutes at room temperature and then eat it.

    A pan of Reese's Pieces peanut butter bars

    Peanut butter bars with Reese's candy!

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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread - Banana bread with chocolate chips and peanut butter. The best combo ever!

    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars - One of my most popular recipes! Soft-baked bars loaded with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. 

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    Reese's Pieces peanut butter bars taste like a Reese's but made at home.

    Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Bars

    Jessica - Together as Family
    Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Bars are an easy no bake treat that taste just like a Reese's! Peanut butter cookie dough topped with peanut butter milk chocolate ganache. They taste exactly like a Reese's thanks to a surprise ingredient.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Refrigeration Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30 bars
    Calories 255 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Peanut Butter Bars

    • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter melted
    • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 1¾ cups powdered sugar
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not all-natural
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¾ cup mini Reese's Pieces

    Ganache

    • 1½ cups milk chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
    • ½ cup mini Reese's Pieces

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by lining with parchment paper or tin foil. This makes the bars much easier to lift out so you can cut them.
    • In a large mixing bowl with a handheld mixer, or use the bowl of a stand mixer, add the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Blend together until it's combined well.
    • Stir in the mini Reese's Pieces candy.
    • Press the dough into the prepared pan. It helps if you drop spoonfuls of dough all over the pan, instead of just one big pile in the middle, and then spread it out.
      * I like to use the back of a silverware spoon to help spread. If it's getting too sticky lightly spray your fingers or the back of a spoon with cooking spray.
    • Add the milk chocolate chips and peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Cook for 1 minute and stir. Cook for another 1 minute. Stir again.
    • Pour the peanut butter chocolate over the bars and spread out evenly. Sprinkle more mini Reese's Pieces over top and gently press them into the chocolate.
    • Cover the pan with tin foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving and cutting.
    • Leftovers need to be stored in the fridge. As these bars sit at room temperature they will soften up and the chocolate topping will begin to soften and melt slightly.

    Notes

    Reese's Pieces : These can actually be hard to find. They used to sell them by the chocolate chips but not anymore! I can usually find them by the ice cream toppings. You know in the frozen ice cream aisle they usually have a place for syrups and toppings? Well, I always find mini Reese's Pieces there. If you can't find the minis then go ahead and use regular Reese's Pieces. Either use them whole or I like to chop them up into smaller pieces. 
    I also like to use some mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups that I chop in half. 
    A little piece of these bars goes a long way! Don't cut them too big. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chocolate peanut butter cookies, homemade reeses, reeses pieces, reeses pieces peanut butter bars
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    Recipe has been updated with better pictures and more helpful text in April 2021. Recipe is the same. 

    Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Bars are an easy, no bake treat that is loaded with chocolate and peanut butter. They taste exactly like a Reese's! Add in some mini reese's pieces for the ultimate chocolate & peanut butter dessert.

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    Comments

    1. Danya

      November 16, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      Hi there! Do u think these would still b yummy if I only use natural, nothing added, peanut butter? Not the Kraft or Skippy kind? Appreciate your input. Thanks !

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      • Together As Family

        November 18, 2018 at 1:36 pm

        I strongly advise against using natural peanut butter in any baked goods. It's much drier and thicker than normal peanut butter so the baked good turns out thick and dry. But, these bars are no bake so maybe it would work just fine. I've never tried it myself so I can't say for sure.

        Reply
    2. Jules

      November 26, 2018 at 6:30 am

      Thanks for a no bake recipe! This looks so heavenly I can’t wait to try these bars. ?

      Reply
    3. Shannon Adams

      January 02, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      Am I the only one who can’t find the Reese’s pieces mini baking chips? I went to Ralph’s, Albertsons, Stater Brothers, and Target. Nothing. Maybe they’re a regional thing. I live in the LA area. I’m going to use regular size Reese’s Pieces. Hope it comes out ok.

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      • Together As Family

        January 14, 2019 at 10:23 am

        They seem to be hit or miss in most stores. You can use regular sized Reese's Pieces, that would work fine. I usually stock up when I see them in a store cause they don't always have them all the time.

        Reply
    4. Andres

      October 03, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      is it okay to use vegetable oil instead of butter?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        October 09, 2019 at 10:59 am

        No, that will not work. It needs butter 🙂

        Reply
    5. Lisa Fritts

      February 03, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      I can't find them on the baking isle anymore, but you can find them with the ice cream toppings at Walmart. They taste the same and look prettier than the regular size ones.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        February 12, 2021 at 10:43 am

        Thank you for that tip. I have also had a hard time finding them recently which makes me sad! I have begun to use the regular sized Reese's Pieces and just crushed them up before adding them in. That seems to work too.

        Reply
    6. Together As Family

      March 27, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      chicken broth or vegetable broth would work too!

      Reply

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