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M&M Fudge Brownies
Thick, rich and delicious these M&M Fudge Brownies are overloaded with chocolate, candy and ganache making this the perfect indulgence.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 606 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder heaping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs room temp
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Mini M&Ms divided
Ganache
- 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan melt 3/4 cup salted butter. Stir in 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until combined.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powderuntil completely blended.
- Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then working one at a time, stir in 3 large eggs, stirring well after each addition.
- Slowly mix in 1 cup all-purpose flour until combined then fold in 1/2 cup of your M&M's.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make your ganache by pouring 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips into a small mixing bowl. Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until it just starts to simmer. Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour your cooled brownies and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup M&Ms.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or until the ganache has set.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1brownie
Calories
606kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
191mg
(8%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
59g
(118%)
Vitamin A
840IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 606
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 606kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.