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M&M’s Brownies

Fudgy M&M’s Brownies: Easy Chocolate Bliss You’ll Love

Indulge in these Fudgy M&M’s Brownies for a quick, delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 8 oz Semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate for a more intense taste
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar can replace some with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 1/2 cup Butter (salted or unsalted) omit additional salt if using salted butter
  • 2 large Eggs ensure they are at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract a few drops of almond extract can be used for variation
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa powder unsweetened cocoa can be used
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour a gluten-free blend may be used
For the Topping
  • 1 cup M&M's candies any color or seasonal variety

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a heatproof bowl over a simmering saucepan, melt butter, semi-sweet chocolate, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, stirring until glossy and smooth. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the batter is smooth.
  4. Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
  5. Gently fold in flour until just combined, leaving a few streaks visible.
  6. Transfer batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle a generous layer of M&M's on top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set with a slight crackle on top.
  9. Allow to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overbaking to maintain fudgy texture.

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