Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies Recipe (2024)

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Blondies are an easy and simple dessert with so many add in options. We love a soft and chewy M & M cookie, but now you can eat them in a thick and chewy M & M blondie. They have the delicious flavors of butter and brown sugar, topped off with chocolate M&M's for a delicious blondie.

These Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies are an easy dessert when you don’t want to cook multiple batches of cookies. One pan and you have 24 bars to feed a crowd.

This chewy blondies recipe is a family favorite and is so easy to change up the color of the m&m’s for different holidays!

Ingredients needed to make Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies:

Butter (we used unsalted butter)
Brown Sugar
White Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla Extract
Flour
Baking Soda
Salt
Chocolate M&M candies

How to make Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

In a medium sized bowl combine the butter, brown sugar, and sugar and mix until combined.
Add in eggs and vanilla into the sugar mixture.
In a separate large mixing bowl mix together the flour, baking soda,and salt.
Add the dry ingredients flour mixture to the sugar mixture and stir until all combined.

Fold in 1 cup M&M candies.
Place batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top so the batter touches the edges.

Press in extra 1/3 cup M&M’s into the top of the batter.

Set baking times for about 23-25 minutes or until golden brown. You can also insert a toothpick to see if it comes out clean to test for doneness.

Cool completely to room temperature and cut into squares.

Other Add Ins for these Chewy M&M Cookie Bars:

Chocolate Chips
Butterscotch Chips
Crushed Oreos
Chopped Snickers Bars
Chopped Twix Bars
Sprinkles
Mini m&m candies
White Chocolate Chips
Chopped Butterfingers
Cookie Dough Chunks

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Serves: 24

Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies Recipe

5 from 1 vote

We love a soft and chewy M & M cookie, but now you can eat them in a thick and chewy M & M blondie. They have the delicious flavors of butter and brown sugar, topped off with chocolate M&M's!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

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Ingredients

¾ cup butter softened to room temp
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1⅓ cups milk chocolate M&M's divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray.
In a medium sized bowl combine the butter, brown sugar, and sugar and mix until combined.
Add in eggs and vanilla into the sugar mixture.
In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking soda,and salt.
Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and stir until all combined.
Fold in 1 cup M & M candies.
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Place batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top so the batter touches the edges.
Press in extra 1/3 cup M & M's into the top of the batter.
Bake for about 23-25 minutes or until golden brown. You can also insert a toothpick to see if it comes out clean to test for doneness.
Cool completely and cut into squares.

Notes

The possibilities are endless on adding in other candy add ins. Here are a few of our favorites:

Chocolate Chips
Butterscotch Chips
Crushed Oreos
Chopped Snickers Bars
Chopped Twix Bars
Sprinkles
Chopped Butterfingers

Nutrition

Calories: 204 kcal · Carbohydrates: 29 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 31 mg · Sodium: 149 mg · Potassium: 31 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 20 g · Vitamin A: 223 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 26 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

9×13 Inch Baking Dish
Non-stick Cooking Spray
Medium Mixing Bowl
Small Mixing Bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says:

Oh yes! you guys would be very popular in my house with a plate of these!!
Mary x
Mary Stringham says:

I was JUST thinking the other day that I wanted to make some blondies! Thank you!
Elizabeth Waterson says:

These bars looks so easy and so delicious! I could go for a blondie or two ;)
Sunshine - www.cancerinthecity.com says:

Mmmmm...I love blondes!
www.cancerinthecity.com
Rapunzel says:

Hey FYI your link to the cake batter blondies goes to the butterfinger ones instead!
thelinkshoppe.com says:

Delish! And if you are not a "made from scratch" kind of girl :) try Trader Joe's blondie mix in a box. Just add eggs, butter and toppings. :)
www.thelinkshoppe.com
Cathy says:

These look awsome!!!
Do they freeze well???
Hope so - as I would eat the whole batch!!!
Please tell me they freeze well
Cheers
Catie
Six Sisters says:

Yes! They freeze well. Just be sure they are in a good freezer bag or airtight container. -The Six Sisters
SH says:

I've never made anything like this - looks great!
Happy Monday!
Sheree
The Hartungs Blog
thehartungs.blogspot.ca
Melanie t says:

Is that really baking soda? Or baking powder?
Melanie t says:

Is that really baking soda? Or baking powder?
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Chandra Sirois says:

I love a good Blondie and these look amazing! Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!
Six Sisters says:

It's really baking soda.
Cindy Jamieson says:

These look great!! Thanks for joining in Simple Supper Tuesday!
Melanie t says:

Thanks!
Shannon says:

These look so good! I've been on the hunt for a good Blondie recipe so I'll have to give these a try! Thanks for sharing
Shannon
http://ikneadtobake.blogspot.com/
Kristina Manscill says:

Mmmm. These look so yummy!
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KC Coake says:

I have such a weakness for M&M's...they are just so yummy! This looks like it would work perfect for my addiction. Plus I could use the seasonal M&M's and call it Easter (or whatever holiday) blondies! Thanks for the recipe and for sharing at my Real Family Fun link party.
KC
anu says:

These look yummy! I just made blondies last night with reese's pieces.
Ruthie Armstrong says:

What a yummy looking bar-- it doesn't get any better! I'm so glad you came to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell... come back again next week to party with me again :) xoxo~ Ruthie
Angie Generose says:

Oh yum!! I normally don't make blondies because I'm such a chocolate eater, so these are the ones for me :) Thanks for sharing at my link party last week!
-Angie
www.easylivingmom.com
Cheerios and Lattes says:

These look delicious! We have plenty of M&Ms around right now because we are potty training our youngest with them... this sounds like a treat for the rest of us! :) Thanks for sharing this last week on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! You are Featured Favorite this week; we can't see what you six have been up to this week!
Mackenzie :)
Mary Ellen says:

Do you reserve part of the 1 cup of M&Ms for the top? or did you add additional M&Ms?
Six Sisters says:

Add additional M&Ms to the top. Use the 1 cup for the batter.
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says:

These seriously look so good! Thanks for linking up to The Best Blog Recipe?s Weekend re-Treat #6!
Wanted to stop by and pin your image to My Link Parties Craft/DIY & Recipe Boards while I was here.
Hope you have a great rest of your week :)
Shauna
http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/
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Emily says:

Made these, love them. One question. Mine were darker in color than yours are in the picture. Did you use regular brown sugar or did you edit your photo to make it a lot lighter? Just curious why mine would be darker. Thanks.
Six Sisters says:

We've used the light brown sugar and the dark brown sugar when we have made these. Doesn't change the taste at all.
Nyrene says:

hi there, when do you put the m&m's on top? before of after baking? thanks!
K says:

If your going to post a recipe test it more than a few times. This recipe baked longer than you said. It looked done but was not. I hate throwing away food. This recipe is wrong. Too high of a sugar content. Embarrassing.
Kate says:

These were okay sadly enough they look better than they tasted just my opinion not sweet enough maybe needed regular sugar as well.
Joan says:

Made two pans of these for a college lacrosse tailgate. I used Reese's pieces & candy corn in one, and white & dark choc chips in the other. Very sweet but all the girls loved them. Easy recipe for all seasons - use your imagination for add ins.
Holly says:

I hate to be a Debbie Downer...but this recipe did not work at all for me. Very disappointing! And of course I made them late evening for my 5th graders class function the following day and was in a bind when they flopped. An equal sugar and flour ratio seems to be the biggest problem. I baked mine for almost an hour and they are still way too gooey and underdone in the middle. I ffollowed the recipe exactly. Perhaps a few more test runs are in order. It is very disappointing to waste time, energy and ingredients on a recipe that I should have confidence in.
Stacie says:

Could you use a smaller glass pan to make them thicker?
Cyd says:

You could, but your cooking time will need to be longer. Being thicker, they will need extra cooking time.
TWhitmac says:

This recipe is so easy and the blondies come out delicious! It’s my go to for church potluck dinners!

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Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my blondies not gooey? ›

Blonde Brownies Recipe tips

I'm choosing to add an extra egg yolk to make these blondies super gooey, but if you want regular blondies, use one whole egg plus one egg yolk. For super gooey blondies, add one whole egg plus two egg yolks. Save the egg whites for another recipe!

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Why are my blondies still wet in the middle? ›

Ovens vary, and bake time can be affected by the pan you have used. We remove the pan when the top looks shiny and light golden brown. The batter might still look slightly wet if there are cracks, but the middle should not wiggle like jello.

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What makes a blondie different from a brownie? ›

Blondies use vanilla extract and brown sugar instead of cocoa powder to get their flavor, while brownies use chocolate and cocoa. Plus, brownies usually include white sugar instead of brown sugar. So, now that you know the differences between brownies and blondies, it's time to try your hand at your own brownie recipe.

Why do my blondies taste like cake? ›

Tips. If your blondies are like cake when you take them out, it simply means they have been over baked – try less time or a lower temperature next time.

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What is a blondie vs. brookie? ›

Visually, it is easy to tell a brookie and a blondie apart. Blondies are paler in color, while brookies have layers of chocolate marbled in. While a brookie houses both a cookie and a brownie taste, blondies use brown sugar as their primary flavoring.

Is it better to use oil or butter in blondies? ›

You can use practically any kind of oil or fat in these brownies, but different varieties do affect the appearance of the brownies. I find that butter and coconut oil cause the brownies to be a little more “wrinkly” around the edges, while vegetable oil gives it that perfect crackly crust.

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Do blondies need baking soda or baking powder? ›

Per Deb, blondies have no place for baking powder or soda because that would lead to cakiness instead of her desired chewy texture. This recipe also represents a very popular ratio of ingredients (1 stick of butter, 1 cup each of flour and sugar, 1 egg), so I considered this the benchmark recipe.

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What to do if blondie batter is too thick? ›

Adding Liquid: If the batter is too thick, you can add a small amount of liquid, such as milk or water, to thin it out. Add the liquid gradually and mix well until you reach the desired consistency.

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Why aren't my brownies gooey? ›

If your brownies are turning out dry, it's for one of two reasons - either you've overcooked the brownies or there is too much flour in your recipe. Overcooked brownies? You can tell the difference using the edges; if they are a little burnt-looking and very dry, it's likely that the brownies are overcooked.

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How do you firm up gooey brownies? ›

DON'T OVER-BAKE the brownies!

We take ours out while they're still visibly wobbly in the middle - all that chocolate and butter will be liquid while boiling hot, but when they cool down they'll set to their room temperature consistency and the brownies will firm up.

Are my brownies gooey or undercooked? ›

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer.

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Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies Recipe (2024)

Ingredients needed to make Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies:

How to make Thick and Chewy M&M Blondies:

Other Add Ins for these Chewy M&M Cookie Bars:

Looking for more Blonde Brownies?

Other Dessert Bars we LOVE: