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Reese's Pieces Double Fudge Brownie Recipe. My childhood favorite candy, Reese's Pieces, folded into deep dark fudge brownies and then sprinkled on top of fudgy frosting. By far the best fudgy brownie recipe!! | thesugarcoatedcottage.com #brownies #recipe #reeses pieces #frosting

Reese's Pieces Double Fudge Brownie Recipe

Stacey - The Sugar Coated Cottage
Reese's Pieces Double Fudge Brownie Recipe. My childhood favorite candy, Reese's Pieces, folded into deep dark fudge brownies and then sprinkled on top of fudgy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Brownie
Servings 8 x8 pan

Ingredients
  

  • BROWNIE:
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp Hershey Special Dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup rough chopped Reese's Pieces Eggs rest of the bag for garnish on top
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cups chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper
  • In large bowl combine and stir the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder.
  • In mixing bowl add sugars, butter, vanilla, peanut butter and mix.
  • Add the eggs and mix well to combine.
  • Slowly add in the flour mixture.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • By hand fold in rough chopped Reese's Pieces eggs.
  • Pour batter into pan and spread with off-set spatula or regular spatula.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out a little sticky.
  • Frost while brownie is warm and sprinkle with chopped Reese's Pieces eggs.
  • Cool and then cut into squares the size you need.
  • Store in an airtight container in cool place.
  • FROSTING:
  • Combine butter, milk and sugar in small sauce pan
  • Over medium heat bring to a boil and let boil for about 60 seconds.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla and chocolate.
  • Whisk until smooth and shiny and all chocolate is melted.
  • Pour warm frosting over warm brownie.
  • Garnish with chopped Reese's Pieces eggs.
  • Let cool completely.

Notes

If you cannot find the Reese's Pieces eggs you can use standard Reese's Pieces, no need to chop.
I used Hersheys Special Dark Cocoa powder which gave the deep dark color to the brownie. If using a standard cocoa powder the color will not be as dark.
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