Peanut Butter M&M Fudge Brownies

Fudge brownies with peanut butter M&M's on a wooden serving board

Rich, fudgy homemade brownies topped with peanut butter M&M's for the perfect combination of deep chocolate flavor and crunchy candy-coated chocolate. Easily customize these brownies with seasonal M&M's for Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, and more!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword brownie bars, chocolate brownies, easy brownie recipe, Fourth of July brownies, Fudge Brownies, fudgy brownies, holiday brownies, homemade brownies, peanut butter M&M brownies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings brownies

Calories 154kcal

Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

Equipment

Medium saucepan (2–3 quart)
Large mixing bowl
Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
9-inch square baking pan
Cooling Rack

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate chopped
2 cups granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 ounces peanut butter M&M's about ½ of a 12-ounce bag

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a 2 to 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate, stirring until smooth.
Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla extract.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the flour just until combined. Do not overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Sprinkle the peanut butter M&M's evenly over the top, gently pressing them just slightly into the batter. Leave most of the candies visible so their bright colors peek through after baking.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares.

Notes

For the fudgiest brownies, avoid overbaking.
Lining the pan with parchment paper makes lifting and slicing much easier.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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