Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible M&Ms Brownies, where fudgy richness meets colorful candy crunch. Sweet squares of pure delight promise a playful dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light butter coating to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth butter and sugar mixture by whisking melted butter with granulated sugar until the texture becomes creamy and well-integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar base, blending thoroughly to create a uniform liquid mixture with a glossy appearance.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients, using gentle folding techniques to combine without creating dense pockets of dry ingredients.
- Gently introduce a portion of M&Ms into the brownie batter, stirring carefully to distribute the colorful candies throughout the mixture evenly.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly and decoratively sprinkling remaining M&Ms across the surface for visual appeal and added candy crunch.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals moist crumbs rather than raw batter.
- Remove from the oven and allow brownies to cool within the pan for approximately 15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Once completely cooled, slice into square portions and serve, enjoying the rich chocolate base and colorful M&M accents.
Notes
- Replace some chocolate chips with crushed pretzels or nuts to add a crunchy texture and interesting flavor contrast to the brownies.
- Use dairy-free butter and vegan chocolate chips to transform this recipe into a vegan-friendly dessert that everyone can enjoy.
- Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes for fudgier brownies or add an extra 2-3 minutes for a more cake-like texture depending on personal preference.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking and maintain their soft texture.
- 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: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg