These M&M’s brownies are the perfect marriage of decadent, fudgy brownies and the crunchy, colorful candies. They aren’t just fun to look at; they’re also easy to make, with a cocoa-based brownie batter that bakes up moist and chocolaty. To keep the candies from melting, don’t add the M&M’s until about halfway through the bake time, and lightly press them into the surface for a picture-perfect finish. Whether you’re baking for a birthday party, a bake sale or just because, this top brownie recipe delivers a pop of color and chocolate in every bite.

Ingredients for M&M’s Brownies

• Baking cocoa: Baking cocoa, also known as cocoa powder, is the key ingredient for chocolate brownies with M&M’s. Use unsweetened cocoa powder.
• Baking soda: Baking soda contributes to the brownies’ rise and gives them a soft, chewy texture.
• Butter: Melted butter provides rich flavor and adds to the texture.
• Boiling water: While it may seem insignificant, boiling water is essential for this batter. It blooms the baking cocoa to maximize its flavor and gives the brownies a moist texture.
• Sugar: Sweeten the brownies with granulated sugar.
• Eggs: Eggs help the brownies rise while baking. Use room-temperature eggs to incorporate them into the batter more easily.
• Vanilla extract: A small amount of vanilla extract goes a long way in enhancing the way these brownies taste.
• All-purpose flour: Incorporate flour into the brownie batter to provide structure.
• Salt: Mix just a touch of salt into the batter to balance out the sweetness in this brownie recipe.
• M&M’s: Dress up classic brownies with M&M’s. Use regular chocolate M&M’s candies or other M&M’s flavor options, such as peanut or dark chocolate.

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