M&M’s Brownies
These M&M’s Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with colorful candy that makes them perfect for parties, bake sales, and kid-friendly desserts. Made with simple ingredients and loaded with chocolate flavor, this easy brownie recipe delivers chewy edges, soft centers, and a fun twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ –1 cup M&M’s regular or mini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle M&M’s evenly over the top, gently pressing them into the batter.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, err on the shorter baking time.
- Press M&M’s on top rather than mixing them in to prevent color bleeding.
- Let brownies cool fully for clean slices.