Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars

Reese’s Candy Pie grabbed my attention for two reasons–Reese’s candy and pie. Now that is my kind of dessert! I love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, so any recipe that includes a chocolate and peanut butter balance works for me and my sweet tooth! And you don’t have to be intimidated by the pie piece (see what I did there?). This is a pie that anyone can make!

With just a few ingredients that you probably have on hand, you can make this rich and decadent dessert. Plus, you will have the three ingredients you need to make a batch of peanut butter cookies later!

INGREDIENTS
PEANUT BUTTER CRUST
1 cup (258g) peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
TOPPING
8 ounces cool whip
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
2 cups (about 20) miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, crushed

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
Pour the peanut butter mixture into a greased 8x8-inch pan.
Bake for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Meanwhile, using a hand mixer, blend the cool whip and cream cheese until creamy.
Fold in most of the crushed Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, reserving some for topping.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the peanut butter cookie crust.
Sprinkle the extra Reese's Peanut Butter Cup pieces over the top.
Let the pie chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and serve.