As a former pastry chef, one of my absolute favorite treats to whip up has always been a classic, deeply chocolatey brownie. These FUDGY M&M Brownies are the result of years of tweaking and perfecting, designed to deliver an irresistibly rich and dense texture that rivals any bakery or box mix. They come together in one bowl with basic pantry ingredients, boasting a satisfyingly chewy center, a crackly top, and a colorful crunch from plenty of M&M’s.
Fudgy Brownies Perfected: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is designed for ultimate flavor and ease. Here’s why it will become your new go-to:
One-Bowl Wonder Everything mixes up in a single bowl, which means minimal cleanup.
Intensely Fudgy A high fat-to-flour ratio, achieved with both melted chocolate and butter, creates a dense, moist, and gooey texture.
Signature Crinkle Top Melting the butter and sugar together helps create that paper-thin, shiny crust every brownie lover craves.
Rich Chocolate Flavor Using both cocoa powder and melted dark or semi-sweet chocolate provides a deep, complex chocolate taste.
Colorful & Fun Packed with M&M’s, these brownies are as fun to look at as they are to eat, making them perfect for any occasion.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions: Fudgy M&M Brownies
Understanding the role of each ingredient is key to perfecting your fudgy brownies:
Butter Unsalted butter is best as it allows you to control the salt content. It provides the necessary fat for a fudgy texture.
Chocolate Using a combination of semi-sweet or dark chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder creates a rich, layered chocolate flavor. For best results, use good quality chocolate bars chopped up, but chocolate chips also work.
Eggs This recipe uses whole eggs plus an extra egg yolk. The additional yolk adds fat and richness, enhancing the fudgy consistency. Ensure your eggs are at room temperature.
Sugar A mix of granulated and brown sugar provides both sweetness and moisture, contributing to a chewier texture.
Flour All-purpose flour provides the structure. This recipe uses a minimal amount to keep the brownies dense and fudgy rather than cakey.
M&M’s Classic M&M’s and mini M&M’s add a sweet crunch and vibrant color. You can use any color combination you like.
Step-by-Step Instructions: Fudgy M&M Brownies
Prep Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later. Grease the paper and set the pan aside.
Melt Butter and Chocolate In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate (or 2 cups of chocolate chips), stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from the heat immediately once melted.
Add Sugars and Wet Ingredients Whisk the granulated and brown sugars into the melted chocolate mixture. Add the eggs and the extra egg yolk one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the batter is glossy and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Fold in Dry Ingredients Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the saucepan. Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Mix-Ins Gently fold in the chocolate chips and about half of the M&M’s.
Bake Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining M&M’s over the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted two inches from the edge comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
Cool Completely Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is a crucial step; cutting into them while warm will cause them to fall apart as they continue to set while cooling. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhangs to lift them out and slice into squares.
Decorating Inspiration: Fudgy M&M Brownies
While classic M&M’s are perfect, you can easily customize these brownies for holidays or special events. Try using red and green M&M’s for Christmas, pastel colors for Easter, or orange and black for Halloween.
Tips for Bakery-Worthy Brownies
For the best flavor and texture, use a quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate bar that you chop yourself.
Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour. Overmixing develops gluten, which can lead to tough, cakey brownies instead of fudgy ones.
Patience is key. Allowing the brownies to cool completely is essential for clean slices and the perfect fudgy texture.
For an extra flavor boost, you can add a pinch of espresso powder with the dry ingredients to enhance the chocolate taste.
Storage and Freezing
Store your FUDGY M&M Brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, you can wrap them tightly and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Conclusion About Fudgy M&M Brownies
These FUDGY M&M Brownies are everything you want in a chocolate treat—dense, chewy, and generously studded with colorful crunch. If you’re craving a fun twist or have extra candy to use up, bake a batch of my Halloween Candy Brownies for a festive, mix-and-match variation. Love this recipe? Leave a rating and a comment, and tag your bake so I can see it!
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FAQs About Fudgy M&M Brownies
Did fudge brownie M&M’s get discontinued?
Yes, Fudge Brownie M&M’s, which were available from 2020 to 2024, were discontinued in April 2024 for unknown reasons. Some consumers have reported finding them in the UK and other parts of Europe, but they are no longer officially listed on the M&M’s website.
What is the secret to the fudgy brownies?
The secret to truly fudgy brownies lies in the ratio of fat to flour. Fudgy brownies have a higher proportion of fat—from ingredients like butter and chocolate—and less flour compared to cakey brownies. Using melted butter instead of creamed butter, adding an extra egg yolk, and avoiding over-mixing also contribute to a dense, moist consistency.
Does Snoop Dogg have a brownie recipe?
Yes, Snoop Dogg has a recipe for “Bow Wow Brownies” in his cookbook. The recipe features ingredients like milk chocolate morsels, butter, sugar, milk, flour, and eggs and is known for producing gooey, rich brownies.
What’s the difference between a fudgy brownie and a regular brownie?
The primary difference is texture, which is determined by the ingredients ratio. Fudgy brownies are dense and moist due to a higher fat-to-flour ratio and often contain no leavening agents. Cakey brownies, on the other hand, have more flour, less fat, and include a leavening agent like baking powder or soda, which gives them a lighter, more cake-like texture and a softer crumb.
Fudgy M&M Brownies : Easy One-Bowl Recipe
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Super Fudgy M&M Brownies are loaded with chocolate chips and your favorite chocolate candy, M&M’s, for a rich treat that comes together in one bowl.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup M&M’s, divided
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and 1 1/2 cups of the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, then remove from the heat.
3. Whisk in both sugars, then add the eggs one at a time until the batter is smooth and combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Stir in the salt and flour until just incorporated. Do not overmix. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the M&M’s.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of M&M’s evenly over the top.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
Notes
Properly measure your flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife. This prevents the brownies from becoming dry.
Using room temperature eggs helps them mix more evenly into the batter, creating a smoother texture.
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 71.2mg
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 42.2g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
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