Christmas M&Ms brownies are a fun, festive treat that combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the colorful crunch of M&Ms, making them the perfect holiday dessert. These brownies are not only easy to make but also a surefire crowd-pleaser, with their vibrant red and green M&Ms adding a touch of holiday cheer to every bite. Whether you’re preparing them for a family gathering, holiday party, or simply craving something sweet, these brownies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
The base of these brownies is made from a simple yet delicious chocolate batter. Melted chocolate and butter create a rich, dense foundation for the brownies, while eggs and sugar add sweetness and structure. What makes them truly special is the addition of M&Ms, which bring a pop of color and sweetness to the brownies, while their candy coating adds a slight crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, gooey interior.
The beauty of these Christmas brownies is in their simplicity. Once baked, the brownies are soft, fudgy, and packed with the delicious flavor of chocolate. The M&Ms, scattered throughout the batter, melt slightly during baking but retain their vibrant colors and slight crunch, providing little bursts of sweetness with every bite. For an extra festive touch, you can press additional M&Ms into the top of the brownies just before baking, creating a more decorative, colorful look.
Christmas M&Ms brownies are incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your taste. You can add a swirl of white chocolate, sprinkle some crushed candy canes on top for a minty twist, or even drizzle melted chocolate over the brownies once they’ve cooled for an extra decadent touch.
Perfect for holiday baking, these Christmas M&Ms brownies are a fun, easy dessert that adds a festive touch to your celebrations. The combination of fudgy chocolate, crunchy M&Ms, and holiday spirit makes them a sweet treat that will delight everyone, young and old alike.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms red and green
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in half of the Christmas M&Ms, then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining M&Ms on top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish before cutting into squares and serving.