Description
Deliciously layered chocolate brownie bars perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup salted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup nuts (optional, divided)
- ¼ cup mini holiday M&Ms (divided)
- ¾ cup regular holiday M&Ms (divided)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk (from a 14-ounce can)
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper, then spray with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Place the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture. Then add the vanilla and eggs (two whole eggs plus one yolk), beating until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Flour: Stir in the all-purpose flour just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake the Brownie Base: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. The brownies will still jiggle slightly but will be set on top.
- Add Toppings Layer: Remove the pan from the oven. Evenly layer half of the nuts, half of the chocolate chips, half of the mini and regular holiday M&Ms, and then all the sweetened shredded coconut over the brownie base. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the toppings and gently spread to distribute it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts, and finally the holiday sprinkles on top.
- Finish Baking: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the center is set and beginning to brown. If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares with a sharp knife.
- Store Properly: Store the cooled bars in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using different types of nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- These bars can be decorated with extra sprinkles for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg