Description

These Reese’s Stuffed Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownie batter with whole Reese’s peanut butter cups baked inside, topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting and drizzled with melted semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for a decadent dessert with a gooey surprise inside.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Batter

1 Pillsbury family size brownie mix (19.5 ounces)
1 large egg
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup salted butter (softened)

Filling

16 full-size Reese’s peanut butter cups (frozen)

Peanut Butter Frosting

1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 cups powdered sugar

Chocolate Drizzle

2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Make Brownie Batter: In a stand mixer bowl or using an electric mixer, combine the brownie mix, egg, softened cream cheese, and 1/4 cup softened salted butter until fully mixed. Scrape the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. The batter will be thick. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
Add Reese’s Cups: Take the frozen Reese’s peanut butter cups and press them into the brownie batter in a 4×4 grid pattern (16 total). Press them so their tops are level with the batter surface.
Bake Brownies: Place the pan in the oven and bake for approximately 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
Prepare Peanut Butter Frosting: While the brownies bake, combine 1/2 cup softened salted butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 3 tablespoons 2% milk in a stand mixer. Beat for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Cool and Frost: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top.
Melt Chocolate: Place 2 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted. Take care to melt slowly to avoid burning.
Drizzle Chocolate: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter frosting. Let the brownies set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Using frozen Reese’s cups helps them retain shape and prevents them from melting too much into the batter.
Ensure brownies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
The frosting can be stored in the refrigerator if not using immediately; bring to room temperature before spreading for easier application.
For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate for the drizzle.
You can substitute 2% milk with any milk of choice including almond or oat milk for different dietary needs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Reese's stuffed brownies, peanut butter brownies, cream cheese brownies, chocolate peanut butter dessert, baked brownie recipe