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M&M Brownies

Pam 2026
M&M Brownies

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (180g) M&M’s, divided

M&M Brownies are the ultimate fun dessert—fudgy, chocolatey, and bursting with colorful candy. Made from scratch with a rich brownie base and studded with M&M’s, they’re perfect for birthday parties, bake sales, or anytime you need a little color in your life.

Instructions

1

Preheat and Prepare

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2

Melt Butter and Sugar

In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat and stir in sugar.

3

Add Eggs and Vanilla

Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

4

Add Dry Ingredients

Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.

5

Add M&M’s

Fold in ¾ cup of M&M’s.

6

Bake

Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining M&M’s on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

7

Cool and Serve

Cool completely before slicing. Serve.

Pro-Tips for Picture-Perfect M&M Brownies

  • Don’t Overmix: Overmixing makes brownies tough.
  • Press M&M’s Gently: Helps them stay on top.
  • Cool Completely: Makes slicing easier.

These M&M Brownies are fudgy, colorful, and impossible to resist.

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