Easy Valentine’s Day M&m’s Blondies
Soft, chewy blondies loaded with festive Valentine’s Day M&M’s and rich brown sugar flavor. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for sharing, gifting, or a quick holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 blondies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups Valentine’s Day M&M’s
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and slightly thickened.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in 1 cup of the M&M’s and white chocolate chips if using.
7. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and top with remaining M&M’s.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and center has moist crumbs.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep blondies soft and chewy.
Let blondies cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.