easter brownies with m&ms
These festive Easter brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with colorful M&Ms, making them the perfect sweet treat for your holiday celebrations. Easy to make and deliciously indulgent, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or electric mixer
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 toothpick
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
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&Ms; Plus extra for topping.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Let it cool slightly.
- Stir the granulated sugar into the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of M&Ms until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle additional M&Ms on top of the brownie batter for decoration.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, lift them out using the parchment overhang and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter along with the M&Ms. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. These brownies can also be frozen for up to three months. Just make sure to wrap them well before freezing. Enjoy your festive treat!