Description
Rich chocolate brownies studded with colorful M&M’s create a delightful dessert that promises pure indulgence. Sweet morsels of chocolate and candy complement the fudgy base, offering a playful twist you will savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (170 g) M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Setup: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter for effortless brownie removal.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy, then blend in eggs and vanilla extract to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture that provides a rich foundation for the brownies.
- Batter Composition: Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients, folding gently to combine without overworking the batter, which ensures a tender, decadent texture.
- M&M Integration: Fold most of the colorful M&Ms into the chocolate batter, distributing them evenly to create pockets of sweet, crunchy surprise throughout the brownie mixture.
- Baking Process: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, leveling the surface with a spatula and sprinkling the remaining M&Ms on top for a visually appealing and flavorful finish, then slide into the preheated oven.
- Doneness and Cooling: Bake for 25-30 minutes, testing with a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs. Allow brownies to rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients to maintain a light, tender brownie texture. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense brownies.
- Candy Distribution Trick: Reserve some M&Ms to sprinkle on top for a colorful, visually appealing presentation and burst of chocolate flavor.
- Moisture Check Technique: Use the toothpick test to ensure perfect doneness. A few moist crumbs indicate a fudgy, rich brownie interior.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow brownies to rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps set the structure and prevents crumbling when cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg