Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible M&M’s Brownies that blend rich, fudgy chocolate with colorful candy crunch. Sweet layers of intense brownie goodness and playful candy pieces make this dessert a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray or parchment paper for effortless brownie removal.
- Create a silky base by thoroughly blending melted butter with granulated sugar using a whisk. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture transforms into a smooth, uniform texture.
- Gently sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients. Fold the dry components carefully to maintain a light consistency, avoiding aggressive stirring that could toughen the batter.
- Distribute a generous portion of M&Ms throughout the chocolate mixture, ensuring colorful morsels are evenly suspended within the rich batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Artfully scatter additional M&Ms across the top, creating a vibrant, playful decoration.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect brownies.
- Allow the brownies to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, which helps them set and makes cutting easier. Carefully transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing the batter to keep brownies fudgy and tender, stirring just until dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Choose room temperature eggs to ensure smooth, even blending with other wet ingredients for consistent texture.
- Customize M&Ms by using seasonal colors or specific color themes for holidays or special occasions, making the brownies visually appealing.
- Enhance brownie richness by adding a small pinch of espresso powder to intensify chocolate flavor without creating a coffee taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg