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Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake

Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake is a show-stopping dessert that combines fudgy brownies with a luscious peanut butter filling, all topped with gooey chocolate chips and crunchy peanuts. This delightful treat is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare and visually striking, it will leave your guests clamoring for more. Serve warm or chilled, and don’t forget the scoop of ice cream for an unforgettable indulgence!

Ingredients

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  • 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients as directed)
  • 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup crushed peanuts (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix with water, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla according to package instructions; stir until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, blend cream cheese and peanut butter until creamy; mix in sweetened condensed milk.
  4. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish, layer with the peanut butter mixture, and top with remaining brownie batter.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips and crushed peanuts on top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly gooey.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Keywords: - For added texture, swap chocolate chips with butterscotch or white chocolate chips. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; reheat in the microwave for a few seconds.