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Hello, Spring.
I love so much about you. Namely, Reese’s Eggs. Don’t get me wrong, I eat every shape of Reese’s out there, but the eggs are my favorite. They were the first shape that I ever had as a child and they have long since remained a favorite. The chocolate to peanut butter ratio is just plain perfect, if you ask me.
So, it’s Spring and that means that you can find me not outside, amidst the sunshine and budding flowers, but locked in our pantry, hiding from the children while I shove Reese’s eggs in my face at breakneck speeds so that I’m not caught and forced to share.
Ahhh, parenthood. It’s exactly like I imagined as a child, except not.
Anyway, to celebrate the season where I binge on peanut butter eggs, I thought we’d make some brownies. I found some Reese’s Pieces pastel eggs at my local grocery store and decided to stock up on those for my hidden snacking, too. They made a great addition to these brownies!
I was out of cocoa powder, so I just used a box mix to make these Spring inspired brownies, but my favorite brownie recipe would have been even better!
I used the smaller Reese’s Eggs in these brownies, the ones that come in a big bag and will fit inside a plastic Easter egg if you do a little squishing, not the full size ones that come in a 6 pack with the cardboard in each package. You can use the big ones if you want, but I tend to eat all of those before I can ever bake with them. The shame. It’s crippling.
Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Egg Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 family size box brownie mix or your favorite recipe, prepared but not baked
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces Pastel Eggs
- 10 small Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs the kind from the bag, not the kind in the 6 pack box
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to the recipe for your brownie mix. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
- Pour just enough of the prepared brownie batter into the pan to cover the bottom in a thin layer.
- Stir the Reese's Pieces Pastel Eggs into the remaining brownie batter.
- Place the Reese's Eggs in the pan with the brownie batter, spreading them out so that each brownie will get a chunk of the egg.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the Reese's Eggs and bake according to the recipe instructions.
- Remove from oven and let cool before cutting.
cheri says
Oh my goodness, an ordinary brownie just won’t do anymore, these are amazing!
Amy | Amy's Cooking Adventures says
O.M.GOSH
Put these in mah belleh!
Mary Frances says
YES – peanut butter eggs are better. Wait, I take that back. Peanut butter egg brownies are best.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
I just faceplanted into my computer screen to get at these.
Joanne says
Those eggs are seriously the BEST part of this season!!! Can’t get enough. And I’m sure I’d love them even more in brownie form.
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
There is no shame in eating these at all. Reese’s eggs are my favorite and I have overloaded already. This brownie can save me!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I can eat WAY too many of those…and these too!
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
ahhhhh, wishing I had these in my kitchen SO badly right now! perfect!!
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
WOW these are just so amazing, I can’t even imagine how good they must taste…. drool! So creative.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
The egg-shaped ARE the best. I think they hold more sweet PB filling than any other shape. I better buy two bags–one for the brownies, one for “emergencies”.
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
It is weird how chocolate seems to taste better when egg shape. Chocolate, peanut butter, and brownies are just about the perfect dessert!
Karly says
@Jamie | Jamie’s Recipes,
Weird, but true.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These look so good!! I love all the fun candy in there ๐
Chloe @ foodlikecake says
I love how you made your brownies spring-y! These look delicious!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I didn’t know Reese’s eggs came in the little small ones! I thought it was only the huge ones…I love and hate you for posting these because, since they are so small, I can justify eating ALL THE EGGS.
These looks awesome…as always! Pinned
Belinda@themoonblushbaker says
I am so in to the easter spirit now! Love the colours.