EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (2024)

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These M&M brownies are super soft and bursting with chocolate flavor. They’re made in just one bowl and take only 10 minutes to prep!

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Fudgy M&M Brownies

If you love my classic brownie recipe, you are going to love these. The addition of M&M’s not only adds a great flavor, but also makes them super colorful. For more treats with M&M’s, check out my famous , or my fudgy .

One of our favorite Sunday traditions is to let the kids pick the dessert. They each get a turn helping me with the recipe and my 9 year old daughter made these M&M fudge brownies all by herself. She is becoming quite the baker.

The best thing about this recipe is that it only takes one bowl to make and less than 10 minutes to prep. They will be done in 30 minutes from start to finish! The end result is a super soft fudge brownie bursting with chocolate flavor. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some hot fudge sauce for the ultimate dessert!

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How to Make M&M Brownies

Make batter: Whisk together the butter, oil and sugars in a large bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk for another minute. Next stir in the flour, cocoa and salt until just barely combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup M&M’s until smooth.

Bake in oven: Pour the batter in an 8×8″ baking pan lined with parchment paper. I let the parchment hang over the sides so I can easily lift them out once they’re done. Then add remaining 1/4 cup M&M’s on top.Bake at 350°F for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool and cut: Remove from oven and let cool slightly in pan. Then use the parchment to lift the brownies out of the pan and transfer to a cooling rack. Once cooled, use a plastic knife to cut into 16 squares.

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Variations

One of the best parts about this recipe is you can pretty much use any flavor that you’d like. There are so many different flavors and new varieties of M&M’s that come out throughout the year. I always love making these brownies with the holiday M&M’s. Here are some of my favorites below.

  • The mini M&M’s work really well in the recipe and add lots of color throughout.
  • You can use peanut M&M’s (although I do recommend chopping them in half, has they are larger).
  • Peanut butter M&M’s and peanut butter chips are great for peanut butter lovers
  • Caramel M&M’s are another option. You could even add in extra caramel chips.
  • Add pretzel M&M’s with crushed pretzels if you love the sweet and salty combo.
  • For extra crunch, add in 1/2 chopped nuts.

Freezer Tips

If you have leftovers, you can absolutely freeze the brownies to enjoy for later. Once they’ve cooled and are sliced into squares, simply wrap each individual brownie in plastic wrap. Then place the wrapped brownies in a freezer bag or container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw on the counter for a few hours when ready to enjoy.

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M&M Brownie Recipe

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Author: Jamielyn Nye

These M&M brownies are super soft and bursting with chocolate flavor. They're made in just one bowl and take only 10 minutes to prep!

Prep Time: 8 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 28 minutes mins

Servings: 16

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter , melted
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (198 g) white granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (45 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt , can sub for regular salt
  • ¾ cup M&M's , more if desired
  • cup semi-sweet chocolate chips , optional but recommended

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 8×8" pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick spray. I like to leave enough parchment paper to easily lift them out.

  • In a large bowl, whisk the butter, vegetable oil, sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk about a minute.

  • Next add the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Stir just until barely combined. Add chocolate chips and 1/2 cup M&M's and stir until smooth. Be careful to not over mix. Pour batter into pan, then top with remaining 1/4 cup M&M's.

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean. Be careful not to over bake.

  • Allow to cool slightly in pan and then you can remove the brownies with the parchment paper to finish cooling. Once cooled, cut into 16 squares with a plastic knife.

Notes

This recipe easily doubles. Cook the doubled recipe in a 9×13″ pan. You may need to cook a few minutes longer.

Freezer instructions:

Allow to cool completely and then wrap individual brownies in plastic wrap. Store in a freezer container or zip top bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Categorized as: American, Bars, Brownies, Chocolate, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Kid-Friendly

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13 comments

    • Sarah
    • EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (16)

    Best brownies ever!!!

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    • Emmy :)
    • EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (17)

    I love brownies! I also love M&M’s! This is the perfect dessert and I love it!

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      • I Heart Naptime

      I agree – two of my favorites! So glad you loved them, Emmy :)

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    • Bernadette
    • EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (18)

    Excellent, fudgy, rich, and satisfying brownie! And it was easy to make! Doubled the recipe and baked for 40 minutes and it turned out perfect the way we like them. My family LOVED this recipe and it’ll be our go-to recipe for brownies!

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      • I Heart Naptime

      Yay! So happy to hear the brownies were such a hit with your family :)

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    • Eileen
    • EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (19)

    Excellent. Only problem I had was getting them off the paper. Even though I sprayed it.

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      • I Heart Naptime

      So glad you enjoyed them :)

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    • Amy Thompson
    • EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (20)

    These Brownies were so easy to make and so delicious! My go-to recipe now.

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      • I Heart Naptime

      Yay! So glad you loved them, Amy :)

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    • Faith Bee
    • EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (21)

    Loved this recipe! I made it in an 8×8 pan for Valentine’s Day with pink and red M&Ms- it was fudgy and crispy on the edges. I recently doubled the recipe and put it in a 9×13 pan as indicated but it turned out cakey. Any tips on how to prevent that from happening because I really enjoyed this recipe the first time I made it!

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      • Jamielyn Nye

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe! They’re a little bit thicker in the 9×13″ pan. If you prefer them thinner, you could try using 3/4 of the batter and turn the remaining batter into mini brownie bites.

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    • Natalie
    • EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (22)

    These brownies look absolutely fantastic. My kids will love it. Such a fun and delicious recipe. Now I can’t wait to start baking.

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    • Amanda Livesay
    • EASY M&M Brownie Recipe - I Heart Naptime (23)

    These were so fun to make with my kids! And they turned out perfect.

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FAQs

Are brownies good for your heart? ›

Since brownies are not nutritionally dense, they are not usually regarded as a healthy food. However, brownies do have some health benefits that might be surprising due to their chocolate content. Chocolate is a source of antioxidants and has been found to help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol levels.

When to add mm to brownies? ›

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and level the top with an offset spatula. Sprinkle the M&M's over the top of the brownies. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted two inches from the side of the pan comes out with just a few crumbs remaining.

Can you put sprinkles on top of brownies before baking? ›

If you want to add sprinkles to cookies, cupcakes, breads, or cakes before baking, that is totally and completely ok. Add sprinkles to the tops of these baked goods right before they go into the oven. Adding sprinkles to “wet” batter is the only way to get them to stick without an additional “glue” like frosting.

When did Fudge brownie M&M's come out? ›

In 2020, Fudge Brownie M&M's were released in the United States.

What kind of sweets can you eat with high cholesterol? ›

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  • Chia pudding.
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Can I eat a brownie every day? ›

You CAN do whatever you want. What is best for you, though, is an entirely different story. Eating just one food all day isn't going to meet all of your nutritional needs. Eating only brownies all day would not meet all of your macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral needs.

Should brownie mix be thick or runny? ›

The ideal consistency of brownie mix is thick and gooey, similar to a thick cake batter. When you mix the ingredients together, the batter should be smooth and free of lumps, with a slightly sticky texture. This consistency is important for achieving moist and fudgy brownies that are rich in flavor.

Should brownies be on top or bottom? ›

Bake to perfection

First things first, bake your brownies on a rack positioned in the middle of your oven. If the pan is too close to the bottom, then the bottom could burn before the top gets a chance to bake. If it is too close to the top, then the top will bake too fast and leave raw brownie batter on the bottom.

Why do my brownies always fall apart? ›

Various causes include overbaking, underbaking, cutting the brownies too quickly, and lacking oil and fluid contents in the recipe. Underbaked and overbaked brownies turn out to be crumbly. When cut sooner before cooling down can make the brownies crumb.

Should you cover brownies while baking? ›

If you think your brownies are baking too quickly, cover them with a layer of foil to help reflect some heat away.

Should brownie batter sit before baking? ›

Medrich's trick is to refrigerate the prepared brownie batter overnight and up to three days before you bake it.

What color was banned from M&M's in the 1970's? ›

Red M&Ms; were discontinued in 1976 because of “confusion and concern” over Red Dye No. 2, which was banned by federal regulators as a health risk, said Fiuczynski.

What is the rarest M&M chocolate Colour? ›

The rarest M&M color is generally considered to be brown. In the past, brown M&M's were discontinued for a period of time but were reintroduced in 1987 due to popular demand.

What is the oldest M&M color? ›

When M&M's first hit the market in 1941, the original colors were red, yellow, green, brown, and, guess what? PURPLE. This variety of coated candies was sent around the world during World War II in its original cardboard tube packaging.

Are there any benefits to eating brownies? ›

Brownies are a great source of protein and fiber, which helps you feel full longer. Protein also works as an appetite suppressant, so you won't be as tempted to snack on unhealthy foods later on in the day. There are so many reasons why adding brownies to your diet is a great idea. First of all, they're delicious!

Should heart patients eat chocolate? ›

In moderation, dark chocolate is a heart-healthy chocolate

Dark chocolate is rich in disease-fighting antioxidants. Studies show it can help reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease.

Is dessert good for the heart? ›

The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat, highly processed foods, added sugars, and sodium (2). Because many desserts include ingredients like butter, cream, refined sugar, and white flour, they are not considered heart-healthy.

Is chocolate cake good for heart? ›

It also helps improve blood flow and lower risk of heart disease ,it also contain fibers that aid digestion and it is also good for pregnant women So yes chocolate cakes are healthy treats,so eat chocolate cake today 😎 #zariabaker #experiencedbakersvisibilitychallenge.

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