Description
Delight in these festive Mini Egg Brownies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and colorful crushed mini eggs baked to fudgy perfection. Ideal for Easter or any holiday celebration, these brownies combine classic chocolate brownie flavors with a playful candy crunch for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- 1 cup Mini Eggs (crushed slightly)
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make brownies tough.
- Fold in Mini Eggs and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in about three-quarters of the crushed Mini Eggs and the optional semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute the candy and chocolate throughout the batter.
- Pour and Top: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle the remaining crushed Mini Eggs on top for a colorful, festive look.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, indicating fudgy brownies.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing into nine squares for serving.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, bake on the shorter end of the time range, slightly underbaking is key.
- You can customize your brownies using pastel or dark chocolate Mini Eggs depending on the season or preference.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for extended storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
