M M's Layered Brownies for the Holidays

Take your holiday baking to the next level with these indulgent **M&M's Layered Brownies for the Holidays**—a festive twist on the classic treat! These rich, fudgy brownies are elevated with a swirl of two kinds of sugar, decadent cocoa powder, and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a perfectly balanced base. Festooned with vibrant holiday-themed M&M’s candies both inside and on top, each bite delivers a delightful crunch and a pop of seasonal cheer. Whether you sprinkle on optional white chocolate chips for extra decadence or keep it classic, these brownies are a show-stopping dessert that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Ready in under an hour, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or just spreading festive joy at home. Get ready to bake the ultimate crowd-pleaser this holiday season!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1.5 cups holiday-themed M&M'S candies
• 0.5 cup white chocolate chips (for topping, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.

Step 3

Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of the M&M'S candies, reserving the remaining 0.5 cup of M&M'S for the topping.

Step 6

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved M&M'S candies and, if desired, the white chocolate chips across the top of the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake).

Step 9

Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your festive M&M'S Layered Brownies. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1701.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6829.8

Total Fat 301.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 174.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1043.5mg	0%
Sodium 2249.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1057.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 86.8g	0%
Total Sugars 769.6g
Protein 105.7g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 756.8mg	0%
Iron 48.7mg	0%
Potassium 3841.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 57.4%