White Chocolate Brownie with M&M's Topping (Print version)
Chewy white chocolate brownie bars baked with a colorful M&M's topping and a rich, buttery crumb.
# Ingredients:
For the brownie batter
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6 oz (170 g) white chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed
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2/3 cup (135 g) packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 cup (85 g) white chocolate chips
For the topping
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3/4 cup (150 g) milk chocolate M&M's, divided
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2 tablespoons white chocolate chips, optional for extra topping
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides, and lightly grease the parchment.
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Combine the chopped white chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over a pan of barely simmering water or in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.
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Whisk the brown sugar and granulated sugar into the melted mixture. Add the eggs one at a time, then whisk in the vanilla until the batter looks glossy.
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Add the flour and salt. Fold just until combined, then fold in 1/2 cup white chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Scatter 1/2 cup M&M's and the optional extra white chocolate chips over the top, pressing them in lightly.
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Bake for 24-28 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Press the remaining 1/4 cup M&M's onto the warm top for brighter color.
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Cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour. Lift out with the parchment and cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife.
# Good to know:
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Cool completely before slicing for clean squares.
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Use low heat when melting white chocolate to prevent scorching.
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Seasonal M&M's can be used for holidays and parties.