Chewy Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup special dark cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, (packed)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini M&Ms
• 1/4 cup butter, (room temperature)
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: candy sprinkles

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a brownie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   --- Chewy Brownies ---

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter and mix until well combined.

5. 5

   Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.

6. 6

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.

7. 7

   Add the mini M&Ms, stir.

8. 8

   Spoon batter into the prepared brownie pan and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let brownies cool completely before adding the frosting

10. 10

    --- Chocolate Frosting ---

11. 11

    In a medium bowl, add butter and cocoa powder and mix until combined.

12. 12

    Gradually add half of the powdered sugar and half of the milk into the bowl and beat, then add remaining powdered sugar and milk and beat until combined.

13. 13

    Pour vanilla into the mixture and beat until incorporated.

14. 14

    Frost brownies once they have cooled completely.

15. 15

    Optional: Top with sprinkles of your choice.