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M&M’s Brownies: The Ultimate Treat for Chocolate Lovers

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add M&M’s: Fold in 2/3 cup of M&M’s, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.