Blondes (& blondies) really do have more fun

One of my most favorite times of the year is when the Easter M&M’s hit the store shelves.  I just love them so much…the colors are so pretty, there is pink involved and it also means Spring is coming and the cold weather is leaving.  

So to celebrate my favorite M&M’s I decided to make them a star in these beautiful blondies.

M&M Fun

I have always loved a blondie.  They are sweet, light with the perfect hint of chocolate but these M&M blondies are even better than a more traditional version…they have M&M’s in them which makes them AMAZING!  To make these super yummy it starts with butter and brown sugar (with some white sugar).  I mean there is just something so great about brown sugar.  I could use brown sugar instead of white sugar in almost everything.  

I just love the richness it brings to baked goods and these blondies are a great example of how great brown sugar can be.

Preheat the oven NOW!

MJ

30 servings

M&M Blondies

Delicious blonde brownies loaded with tons of M&M's that come together super quick and are perfect each and every time

5 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

1 hrTotal Time

Save Recipe

Print Recipe

My Recipes My Lists My Calendar

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups M&M candy

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, set aside

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy

Add in each egg, one at a time, mixing until well combined and scrapping down the side of the bowl

Add in vanilla, mixing well

In a bowl whisk together salt, baking powder and flour

Add in flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 different batches, mixing until just combined and scraping down the sides after each addition

Stir in 1 cup M&M's until well distributed

Press dough into prepared pan

Sprinkle remaining M&M's over the top

Bake for 23-28 minutes, or until center is set and edges begin to just brown

Remove and let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool on a cooling rack to cool completely before cutting

ENJOY!

Notes

Each bar is 7 WW Smart Points: Nutritional Info Calories 145 Calories from Fat 47 Total Fat 5.2g Saturated Fat 3.2g Cholesterol 20mg Sodium 111mg Potassium 57mg Total Carbohydrates 23.0g Sugars 15.8g Protein 1.7g Vitamin A 2% - Vitamin C 0% - Calcium 3% - Iron 3% Nutrition Grade D

Nutrition

Calories

267 cal

Fat

1 g

Carbs

51 g

Protein

10 g

Click Here For Full Nutrition, Exchanges, and My Plate Info

7.8.1.2

70

https://sparklesnsprouts.com/2017/04/14/blondes-really-do-have-more-fun/

All images are the property of Sparkles n Sprouts, to use image please contact the webmaster at michelle@sparklesnsprouts.com

Yes, there are some options

If you didn’t want to use the M&M’s you don’t have too (I don’t really understand that, but I will still love you),  you could use chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, toffee chips or another favorite candy….the options are endless.  

Even better combine a few together to make it perfect for you and your family.  And of course, use this recipe as the seasons change with the changing M&M colors…that way you always have a season ready dessert at your fingertips.

Trust me blondes really do have more fun and these blondies bring a ton of fun to party (or just your weekend)!