Valentine’s M&M Brownies (Gooey)

Imagine yourself biting into a rich, gooey brownie, the sweetness of the chocolate and the M&M’s exploding in your mouth. The smell of melting chocolate and caramel wafts through the air, tantalizing your senses and making your stomach growl with anticipation. This is what awaits you with our recipe for Valentine’s M&M Brownies (Gooey): a decadent treat that’s sure to become a new favorite.

If you’re looking for a way to make your Valentine’s Day celebrations even more special, look no further. This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves chocolate and M&M’s. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make, even for those who are new to baking. For more ideas to make your holiday season even sweeter, be sure to check out our related recipe: See Related Recipe

Why This Recipe Works

• This recipe works because it uses a combination of high-quality chocolate and M&M’s to create a rich, gooey brownie that’s sure to impress.
• The addition of confectioners’ sugar on top of the brownies adds a nice textural element and a touch of sweetness.
• The M&M’s add a burst of color and flavor to the brownies, making them perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Key Ingredients

For this recipe, you’ll want to use high-quality chocolate and M&M’s. We recommend using Ghirardelli or Guittard chocolate chips for the best flavor. For the M&M’s, you can use any variety of your choice, but we find that the original M&M’s are the best.

Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen

Valentine’s M&M Brownies (Gooey)

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Level:
Easy

Prep:
15 min

Cook:
25 min

Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) of unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 cups of sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon of salt

1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup of M&M’s

Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.

3

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

5

Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then the chocolate chips and M&M’s. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

Storage & Reheating

To store leftovers, let the brownies cool completely in the pan before transferring them to an airtight container. You can store them at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.