The Most Fudgy Valentines M&M Brownies

Ingredients

• 10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, room temp
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (56g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp (13g) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (63g) all purpose flour, spooned & leveled or weighed (don't pack it in)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips/chopped chocolate
• 1/3 cup valentine's m&ms, plus more for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease/line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and both sugars until smooth.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, then whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes to help create a crackly top.
4. Stir in cocoa powder and salt until fully combined.
5. Mix in oil, then gently fold in the flour until just combined (don't over mix).
6. Fold in chocolate chips and valentine's day m&ms.
7. Spread into the prepared pan.
8. Top with more valentine's m&ms.
9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs/mostly clean (not wet batter).
10. Let the brownies cool completely for clean cuts.