These Chocolate Fudge M&M Brownies are a chocolate lover’s delight! Imagine indulging in rich, chocolatey brownies topped with an incredibly fudgy frosting and mini M&Ms – it’s an irresistible treat!
Chocolate Fudge M&M Brownies
Servings 12
Ingredients
*For the brownies:*
- 1 cup melted salted butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder Ghirardelli brand recommended
- ¾ cup bittersweet chocolate chips Ghirardelli brand recommended; or use semi-sweet if you prefer!
- ½ cup M&Ms
*For the frosting:*
- ½ cup melted salted butter
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1 cup mini M&Ms you can use regular M&Ms too!
Instructions
*For the brownies:*
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and line an 8×12 or 9×11 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, oil, granulated and brown sugar. Whisk until combined.
- Add vanilla and eggs, beating for 30 seconds until the batter lightens.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix lightly until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until the center no longer jiggles. For fudgy brownies, avoid overbaking. If you prefer cakey brownies, bake for 5-8 minutes longer.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.
*For the frosting:*
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Beat together until smooth.
- Slowly sift in the powdered sugar, beating on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and creamy (about 1 minute).
- Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- Spread the frosting immediately on the cooled brownies and sprinkle on the remaining M&Ms.
- Enjoy your delicious treat!