Peanut Butter Candy Bar Blondies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.5 cup crunchy peanut butter (5 ounces weight)
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 6.8 ounces flour all-purpose
• 1.5 cups brown sugar light packed
• 1 cup hershey's milk chocolate melting chips 
• 1 cup reese's minis 
• 1 teaspoon mild molasses 
• 0.5 cup reese's pieces 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces butter unsalted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk
• mixing bowl
• aluminum foil
• microwave

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 9×13 inch metal pan with nonstick foil. For a half batch, use an 8 inch square metal pan.In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
2. Pour the hot butter into a large mixing bowl and add the brown sugar. Stir well and let cool slightly to that the brown sugar melts a little bit.
3. Whisk in the vanilla, molasses, room temperature eggs, and peanut butter.
4. Add the baking powder and salt and whisk until blended, then gently whisk in the flour.Stir in melting chips, Reese’s Minis and Reese’s Pieces (if using).
5. Spread in the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean