easter brownies with m&ms
Celebrate Easter with these delightful brownies studded with colorful M&Ms, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Rich, fudgy, and easy to make, they’re a fun twist on classic brownies that everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 rubber spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 oven mitts
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup M&Ms Plus extra for topping.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter. You can do this in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Once melted, add the granulated sugar to the butter and whisk until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the M&Ms gently, reserving some for the topping.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved M&Ms on top of the brownie batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Enjoy your delicious Easter brownies filled with joy and sweetness!
Notes
You can customize these brownies by using different types of candy or chocolate chips.
To make them extra festive, you can use pastel M&Ms, which are often available during the Easter season.
Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.