Fudgy Brownies with Reese’s Chunks
Fudgy Brownies with Reese’s Chunks are perfect for happy occasions or gathering with friends to mourn the loss of a childhood friend. Good food brings comfort!
Fudgy Brownies with Reese’s Chunks
You may have read about the death of a childhood friend in May. To deal with my grief, I headed to the kitchen. I knew I’d be gathering with some of my dearest, oldest friends to mourn our loss at a memorial service. One of my classmates planned to fill a cooler with booze for a private gathering at our hotel, and I knew we’d need a few treats as well. I think I should have made a few sandwiches, too, seeing the aftermath of empties at the end of the night. These Fudgy Brownies with Reese’s Chunks were some of the goodies I brought for my friends.
Reese’s Brownies
One of these friends used to make layered chocolate peanut butter fudge in college, so I knew a brownie studded with Reese’s miniatures would be one of the sweets I’d bake up for her. I took a favorite fudgy brownie from Martha Stewart and sprinkled the batter with halved peanut butter cups before baking. You could easily make these Reese’s brownies with a boxed mix, too, if you’re pressed for time.
We snacked, sipped, hugged, laughed, and looked over old photos and junior high yearbooks. It was 4:30 AM before the night ended…our hearts still heavy, but tears dried by friendship. I’ve already shared the other bar cookies I made: Fudge and Toffee Filled Chocolate Chip Bars.
Fudgy Brownies with Reese's Chunks Recipe
Fudgy Brownies studded with Reese's peanut butter cups
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 t vanilla
- 3/4 c flour
- 1/4 t salt
- 1 cup miniature Reese's peanut butter cups (cut in half)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with non-stick foil. Set aside.
- Place butter and chocolate in microwave safe bowl and microwave gently until butter and chocolate are melted (30 seconds x 3, stirring in between sessions). Let cool to room temperature.
- Stir sugar into chocolate till combined. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Fold in flour and salt.
- Sprinkle with Reese's and gently press into batter.
- Bake until cake tester comes out of center with just a few moist crumbs, 40-45 min.
- Cool completely on rack. Remove brownies from pan using foil. Cut into 2 inch squares.
Notes
Brownie recipe adapted from Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 brownieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 152mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 33gProtein: 4g
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51 Comments on “Fudgy Brownies with Reese’s Chunks”
Great combo–it’s a winner I am sure. It is so good to have friends to help us thru the rough spots in life.
Being the kitchen always brings me some peace. These look super rich and delicious. I am sure they along with your presence brought much comfort.
Liz, I remember hearing the news back in May and thinking to myself, when will the heartache end for my dear friend? You’ve dealt with far too many losses this year. An evening with old friends, booze and delicious treats like these Reese’s studded brownies is the perfect way to mourn together, but also to celebrate the friendship you had with the dearly departed.
So sorry for your loss, Liz. Brownies are always comforting and delicious! And these ones are downright perfect!
Sorry to hear about your loss, hope you are coping well…what a cool idea to insert peanut butter cups into a brownie, adds a whole new flavour. Liz you are a baking inspiration 🙂
Gathering friends to share wonderful memories and good food is a sweet way to celebrate the life of your friend. These chocolate brownies are a definite food hug!
I’m so sorry for your loss! These brownies are most definitely the perfect comfort food.
OMG Liz I can’t keep up with your posts. How did I miss all of these. You’re a busy lady.
I love fudge brownies, in fact besides these fudge holds a close second.
I’m so sorry about your friend. I remember reading about it a while back. It’s so hard losing friends, I’ve lost my fair share. It’s hard to get over. Hope you’re coping well.
Thanks for sharing this recipe.
I am so sorry to read about the death of your childhood friend.I think it is wonderful that you are in contact with a group of friends you have known all your life and that you can support one another and share memories ! I am a big believer in sharing the love you bake! These brownie would warm anyone’s heart!
Lizzy,
I remember the losses you had this year and I hope you’re doing better. You’re brownies always look fabulous. I don’t know how you didn’t eat the whole batch before sharing them.
Annamaria
Such a wonderful gesture to remember your friend …. Baking is quiet therapeutic er during winter months since summertime in our kitchen is not so wonderful , too hot 😉 Will borrow your idea re adding Reese’s to brownies the next time I’ll try another brownie recipe .