Get ready to experience the ultimate dessert that combines the rich, fudgy goodness of chocolate brownies with the irresistible crunch of M&M candies and creamy peanut butter. These aren't just ordinary brownies - they're a decadent explosion of flavors that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Whether you're a chocolate lover, a peanut butter fanatic, or simply someone who appreciates mind-blowing desserts, these M&M Brownies are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, ensuring the sides are covered for easy removal.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter completely. Use 30-second intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning.
- Whisk the sugar into the melted butter until well combined and slightly smooth. The mixture should look glossy and integrated.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter, blending until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. This helps remove lumps and ensures even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Reserve about 1/4 cup of M&M candies. Fold the remaining M&Ms into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms on top for decoration.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center - it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then lift out using parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares.
Tips
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and more consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep brownies tender.
- For extra richness, use high-quality cocoa powder and unsalted butter.
- Reserve some M&Ms to sprinkle on top for a beautiful, colorful presentation.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat squares.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- For gooey brownies, slightly underbake and remove when a few moist crumbs remain on the toothpick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 186kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
