Reese's Blondies

Combining Greg and my favorite candies into a delicious dessert - the Reese's holiday shapes are my go-to (double the peanut butter!) and Greg loves the crunchy pieces. I mixed both into blondies and they turned out so good - thick, gooey and loaded with festive treats! If Reese's aren't your thing, you could easily substitute with any kind of candy as this recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover Halloween sweets. 

ingredients
1 stick of butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Reese's Pieces, divided
10 Reese's Pumpkins, chopped

recipe
{1}
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prep a 9x13 baking dish by either lining with parchment paper or spraying with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
{2}
In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix together the butter and brown sugar. Add the peanut butter and combine. Next add the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to the stand mixer and mix until just combined. Using a spatula, carefully fold in 3/4 cup of the Reese's Pieces and the chopped Reese's Pumpkins.
{3}
Spread dough into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining Reese's Pieces, lightly pressing them into the top of the dough.
{4}
Bake for about 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, and the middle looks dry and does not sink in when gently touched. Remove and let cool before serving. Cut into large squares and enjoy!

{recipe adapted from lmld.org}