Description
M&ms brownies blend rich chocolate with colorful candy pieces for a delightful dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each sweet, chewy bite of this crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (170 g) M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or cooking spray for seamless brownie extraction.
- Batter Foundation: Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Blend in eggs and vanilla extract, creating a smooth, homogeneous mixture that forms the rich base of the brownies.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Delicately sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry components to maintain a light, airy texture without overmixing, which could result in dense brownies.
- M&Ms Distribution: Fold a generous amount of M&Ms into the chocolate batter, ensuring the colorful candies are evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.
- Pan Assembly and Decoration: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Strategically sprinkle additional M&Ms on top to create a visually appealing and colorful finish.
- Baking and Doneness Check: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Test for perfection by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs, indicating ideal brownie consistency.
- Cooling and Serving: Rest the brownies in the pan for 15 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before cutting into delectable squares, revealing the embedded colorful M&Ms.
Notes
- Butter Blending Technique: Whisk melted butter and sugar thoroughly to create a smooth, homogeneous base that ensures even sugar distribution and rich flavor.
- Ingredient Incorporation Method: Fold dry ingredients gently to prevent overmixing, which can lead to tough, dense brownies. Light, careful mixing maintains a tender crumb.
- M&Ms Placement Strategy: Reserve some candies for topping to create an attractive, colorful surface. Distribute candies evenly throughout the batter for consistent chocolate bursts in every bite.
- Doneness Detection Tip: Look for moist crumbs on the toothpick, not a completely clean stick. This prevents overbaking and ensures ultra-fudgy, moist brownies with a perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg