Ultimate Festive Brownies
These rich, fudgy Christmas brownies are dressed up with colorful M&Ms and sprinkles, making them the perfect joyful treat for your holiday dessert table or gifting box.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Whisk or spatula
- Foil or parchment paper
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Toppings
- 3/4 cup Christmas M&Ms or any festive variety
- 2 tbsp Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13” baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chopped chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until glossy and smooth.
- Stir in sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and salt until the batter becomes thick and shiny.
- Stir in cocoa powder and flour just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Top with Christmas M&Ms and sprinkles, pressing gently into the surface.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick near the edge comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing.
- For clean edges, slice with a plastic knife or warm metal knife, wiping between cuts.
Notes
Make these brownies your own by swapping the toppings seasonally — try red, pink, and white candies for Valentine's Day or pastel sprinkles for spring.