Get a double dose of peanut butter with this easy dessert – Peanut Butter Cup Bars! Chewy peanut butter cookie bars loaded with Reese’s peanut butter cups!
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Ok, peanut butter lovers, this one’s for you! This is one of those super easy, crazy delicious recipes that you will make again and again. Though, I guess it’s only fair that I warn you – it’s really, really hard to stop at just one bar!
These bars start off with a thick, chewy peanut butter cookie base. Then, (because what goes better with peanut butter than chocolate?), let’s throw in some chocolate chips.
Next comes the most beautiful part. Add a bag of unwrapped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups. You don’t even need to chop them, just toss them into the dough whole!
I love adding the pb cups whole because when you turn on the mixer, it breaks them apart in all different sizes. That means, while every bite has some peanut butter love, some bites have a big ol’ hunk of those glorious peanut butter cups. Oh yeah.
I originally posted this recipe way back on Oct 9, 2013, not long after starting this blog. It has always been popular, and one of my personal favorites, so I decided it was time to post new photos along with a video and share these again!
These are so easy to make and are perfect for parties, potlucks, or lazy days when you’re craving some homemade sweets 🙂
Enjoy!
Lisa says
Really delicious. Super easy to make. I cut them into 12 large bars for a bake sale. They are really better a day after baking. Thanks for the recipe!
Sandi G says
You had me at chocolate and peanut butter
Lindsay says
These look so good!!!! You’re kiddos are so cute munching on the bars at the end! My favorite is of the little guy on the very end! Too stinking cute!!!! I can’t wait to make these for my 3 little monkeys!!! They are going to love them….that is if I don’t eat them all first! lol
Kim Beaulieu says
I could seriously scarf down that whole batch all by my lonesome. I love peanut butter bars. These look heavenly.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Oh my word. So much peanut butter! Want. 😀
Michelle Goth says
I attempted to make something similar the other day and it didn’t turn out like these! Definitely using this!
Alyssa @ Everyday Maven says
These look so decadent! I bet they will be a hit at BBQs this summer!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
Peanut butter cups are my absolute weakness! These look fabulous!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
Wow!! Nothing better than peanut butter and chocolate!! My family would LOVE these!!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Ahhh! These are calling my name! Nothing better than PB and chocolate!
Dee says
These would go so fast in my house. They look incredible!
Jen says
My boys would love these! I’ll just have to make them as soon as I get home from the store because that bag of peanut butter cups would be gone in a second.
shellee mac says
All I can say is “winner!!!” gave these out while visiting teaching and had recipients clambering for the recipe. so, so good. Thank you–
Sarah C says
I have a “cooking basics” type question about these bars! I made them today, following the recipe exactly and cooking them 25 minutes and they came out under-baked. Didn’t realize it till they were cooled and we were cutting 🙁 . So… how do you tell when something is baked “enough” without being “OVER baked” since the recipe is quite specific about not over-baking? They’re delicious anyway, but fall apart too much to use them as I had wanted, which was to send them in my kids’ lunches for school. (Not that their teachers need to deal with that kind of sugar rush on my kids anyway… maybe it’s a good thing!)
Stephanie says
Hi Sarah! With cookie bars you can tell when they’re done when the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan slightly, and nothing is jiggly when you shake the pan. Just be careful to not let them brown too much or wait until they’re firm to the touch, because then they will be too dry. Sorry they were underdone…although, give me a pan of these underbaked and I’d just go at it with a spoon 😉 Hope this helps!
Shirley says
Approximately how many Reese’s Peanut Butter cUps are in a bag? Want to buy from the bins! Thank you! These look like they’re to die for! Shirley
Stephanie says
I don’t have a bag on hand right now to check but I would estimate around 36. We love these bars – hope you do too! 🙂
Shirley Williams says
Thanks! But … I am in the process of making them right now and do not see where the half cup of creamy peanut butter comes in! Doesn’t seem to say in directions, Please let me know as soon as you can, Greatly appreciated!
Stephanie says
Just add it in with the butter and sugar. Sorry about that! I’m not at my computer now but I will fix that as soon as I can. Hope you enjoy the bars!
Jane says
Just made should they be soft in middle? Smells so good
Stephanie says
Soft and chewy, yep! Enjoy, Jane 🙂
Teresa says
I’m really looking forward to making these!
Rachel @the dessert chronicles says
AMAZING! Peanut butter cups are my weakness. So excited to make these!
Ann McDonald says
What kind of flour do you use in the peanut butter cup bars, Self-rising, all purpose, etc.?
Stephanie says
All purpose 🙂 all of my recipes use all purpose flour unless otherwise noted. Hope you enjoy these bars! Thanks for visiting 🙂
Lulu says
I cannot tell you how anxious I am to make these bars. I am a total peanut butter freak!!
Jen Nikolaus says
Stephanie, these bars look OMG amazing!!!!! Reese’s are my all time favorite! Pinning to my dessert board now, YUM!
Leah says
Well, I’m officially hungry thanks to you! Lol. Those look absolutely amazing and I will have to try some out for our annual Halloween party. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I’m so in love with these Stephanie!
Marjorie says
Oh. My. YUM! These look awesome. Whoever was the first to combine chocolate and peanut butter was a genius. 🙂
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Winnie says
They look FANTASTIC !!!
I’d grab a piece right now if I could
Mimi says
These look amazing! I love me some chocolate and peanut butter!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
Anything with peanut butter cups has to be amazing! Love!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I love baking with PB cups in bars – cannot go wrong! 🙂
Stephanie says
You’ve got that right, Averie!
Rebecca @ Exploits of a Dorm Room Baker says
Yum! I’m on a bit of a peanut butter kick myself and these seem super simple to make, which is always a win in my book :).
Stephanie says
I am always on a peanut butter kick 😉 And yes, easy = good!
Kathy says
Wow! These sound divine! Pinning!
Stephanie says
Thank you, Kathy!!
Sarah E says
Those look killer. My stomach is grumbling!! Pinned to share and save for later. I must make these ASAP
Stephanie says
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy them 🙂