Reese's Fudge Bars

I had to include this recipe as soon as possible because it a huge favorite in my house. The hardest part of this recipe is unwrapping the peanut butter cups.  Not only are these bars delicious, but they can be done so many different ways!  If you are not a fan of peanut butter, but happen to be a fudge lover, don't be afraid to experiment with other types of candy bars, nuts, etc.!  They are also great gifts, cut into smaller pieces and placed in small plastic bags tied with ribbon.  Did I mention how easy they are? 

 



Reese's Fudge Bars:

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

 

*20-22 regular sized individual Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (unwrapped)

*1 (14 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk

*3 cups of chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

 

 

 

 1.  Line a square baking pan with foil and spray cooking spray. (The original recipe calls for 9x9, I used 8x8)

 

 

2. Unwrap 16 of the peanut butter cups in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

 

 

 

3.  Place chocolate chips in condensed milk in a microwaveable bowl.  Heat together in 30 second increments, stirring to combine until melted.  (This mixture will be thick, be careful not to overheat)  Once melted, spread evenly over peanut butter cups in pan.  Chop up remaining Reese's and immediately sprinkle over the fudge, pressing down very lightly into the top layer.

 

 



 

 

 

 



 4.  Cool until firm, then cover with foil or plastic and refrigerate for several hours to harden completely.  Cut into squares and serve.

 

*I've also tried these with Heath bars, and they turned out great!  These bars are delicious but very rich- as fudge tends to be-so don't be afraid to cut them into smaller squares.