Description
M&M’s brownies are a delightful fusion of fudgy chocolate goodness and a colorful candy crunch. Perfect for parties, cozy nights in, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this fun and easy recipe adds a pop of color to a classic dessert. Every bite is a treat for the eyes and the taste buds, making these brownies a surefire hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (285 g) unsalted butter
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (100 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup M&M’s candy (plus extra for topping, if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt Butter & Chocolate: In a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter, semi-sweet chocolate, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until glossy and combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the cooled mixture, whisking well after each addition. Continue whisking until the batter is smooth and slightly lighter in color.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in the cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gently fold in the flour using a spatula, stopping as soon as no streaks remain.
- Add M&M’s: Fold in 2/3 cup of M&M’s, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra M&M’s over the surface, pressing them lightly into the batter. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Slice: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out and slice into squares.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor.
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly reduce the flour and avoid overbaking.
- Customize with different M&M’s varieties, like peanut or crispy.
- Let brownies cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American