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Air Fryer M&M Brownie Bars

M&M Brownies

4.58 from 7 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings

Description

Fudgy homemade brownies loaded with M&Ms, baked in the oven or the air fryer.

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup butter, 113 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, 200 g
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 28 g
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 63 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup M&M's, about 6 oz M&Ms or mini M&Ms, divided

Instructions

Instructions — Make the batter

  • Whisk the melted butter and sugar together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, until glossy.
  • Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder, and stir just until combined.
  • Gently fold in 2/3 cup of the M&Ms.

Instructions — Oven method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
  • Spread the batter in the pan and press the remaining 1/3 cup M&Ms into the top.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely in the pan, then lift out and cut into 16 squares.

Instructions — Air fryer method

  • Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (160°C) and line a 6- or 7-inch pan with parchment.
  • Spread half the batter in the pan and press half the remaining M&Ms on top.
  • Air fry for 18 to 22 minutes, checking at 18; tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter. Cool completely before cutting.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch metal pan (oven) or 6- to 7-inch pan that fits your air fryer basket
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Notes

  • Mini M&Ms distribute most evenly; regular M&Ms look best on top.
  • For a shortcut, use one box of brownie mix prepared as directed and add the M&Ms the same way.
  • Store airtight for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg