We’re all about celebrating holidays here, and the patriotic summer holidays are among our favorite to celebrate! These Patriotic M&M Brownies are always a hit at our summertime gatherings.
These frosted brownies with M&Ms are super tasty, and easy to make. They are a perfect red, white, and blue treat for all of the summer gatherings.
Whether you’re hosting a Fourth of July bash or simply craving a festive indulgence, these brownies are sure to dazzle your taste buds and ignite your patriotic spirit. So, grab your apron and let’s whip up a batch of these star-spangled delights!
Absolutely! You can use any variety of M&M candies you prefer. Classic milk chocolate, peanut, crispy, or even peanut butter M&Ms would all work wonderfully in this recipe.
To keep your M&M Brownies fresh and delicious, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you prefer a fudgier texture, you can also refrigerate them, but be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving.
Yes, these brownies freeze well. Once they have cooled completely, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before placing them in a freezer-safe container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. To thaw, simply transfer them to the refrigerator overnight or let them come to room temperature on the counter for a few hours.
What ingredients do I need to make these M&M Brownies?
You’ll need the following ingredients to make these easy easy patriotic brownies:
For the brownies:
- butter
- white sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
- flour
- salt
- baking powder
Brownie Frosting Ingredients:
- butter
- cocoa powder
- powdered icing sugar
- milk
- vanilla extract
- Patriotic M&Ms
Patriotic M&M Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered icing sugar to 1 1/2 cups
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Patriotic M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Grease a 8″ x 8″ casserole dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder.
- Beat the flour mixture into the sugar mixture.
- Fold the brownie batter out into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes, until the edges of the brownies are crisp and start to pull away from the pan and an inserted toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs and no wet batter.
- For the brownie icing, combine all ingredients and beat together with an electric mixer. Adjust with additional milk or icing sugar to achieve your desired texture and flavor.
- Once the brownies have cooled down, spread the browning icing all over and top with patriotic M&Ms. Cut into squares and serve.
