Last Updated on August 4, 2022 by Kathryn Donangelo
These festive M&M Brownies are the perfect treat to celebrate the 4th of July! Made with boxed brownie mix, then topped with mini M&M’s. Everyone will love this chocolatey treat!
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These M&M Fudge Brownies are the easiest to make and so perfect for the 4th of July! You can really make these M&M Brownies all year round just by switching out the colors of the M&Ms.
You can’t go wrong with brownies for dessert! Everyone loves them and they are incredibly satisfying whether you make Homemade Brownies or use a box mix.
I used boxed brownie mix to make these 4th of July Brownies because it’s just too easy and requires little effort. Topped with colorful and festive M&Ms that add more fun, chocolatey goodness, and a slight crunch.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE M&M BROWNIES
Super easy: since these brownies are made from a brownie mix, you don’t need to do a lot of work. Simply follow the box directions and add M&Ms on top. (Be sure to read my recipe notes)
Makes the best dessert: enjoy these brownies just as they are or make them into Brownie Sundaes by adding a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Made with box mix: you can use any favorite brownie mix. We love milk chocolate, fudge, or double chocolate mix the most but any will work perfectly.
Easy cleanup: you only need one bowl to make these brownies and I line the baking dish with parchment paper so all you have to do is lift the brownies out once cooled.
RECIPE TIPS
Cut the brownies out with a star cookie cutter to make these even more festive!
If you want to add more sweetness, drizzle the top of the brownies with white chocolate, frosting, and/or sprinkles.
Make these brownies all year round by using different M&M colors for different holidays and occasions. Use regular rainbow M&Ms for birthdays, celebrations or anytime you’re craving M&M Brownies!
Place parchment paper on the bottom of your baking dish for easy cleanup and the brownies will lift right up.
My favorite tip…use a plastic knife to cut the brownies for a clean cut. You will be amazed at how perfect the brownies will look.
VARIATIONS
Peanut Butter Brownies: add 1/4 cup of peanut butter to the batter or add in peanut butter chocolate chips. You could also swirl in the peanut butter.
Brownies with nuts: add a handful of your favorite chopped nuts to the batter or sprinkle them on top.
Salted Caramel Brownies: add caramel bits or swirl in caramel to the batter and sprinkle with sea salt.
S’mores Brownies: top the brownies with crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips, and marshmallows.
Use other M&M flavors and colors to give the brownies a delicious flavor such as peanut butter, caramel, pretzel, mint, and brownie.
Add some crunch by adding a handful of chopped graham crackers, pretzels, or toffee bits to the batter or on top of brownies.
LEFTOVERS & STORAGE
To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrap with plastic wrap at room temperature for 4-5 days.
To Freeze: Place cooled brownies in an airtight container or heavy-duty ziplock bag. You can also freeze the whole pan of brownies if you prefer. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, let the brownies sit out on the counter for a few hours.
OTHER FESTIVE 4th OF JULY RECIPES
- Sugar Cookie Truffles
- Mixed Berry Salad
- Firecracker Cake
- Mini Cheesecake Bites with Berries
- Patriotic Cheesecake Bites
OTHER BROWNIE RECIPES
- Homemade Brownies
- Heart-Shaped Brownies
- Brownie Cookies
- Cookie Dough Brownies
- Christmas Tree Brownies
- Salted Caramel Brownie Pie
- Zucchini Brownies
CAN’T GET ENOUGH
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4th of July M&M Brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 18 oz. box milk chocolate brownie mix use your favorite brand
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup Red, White, and Blue mix mini M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 13x9 inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl mix the brownie mix, oil, water, and eggs according to the package instructions.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove and sprinkle the M&Ms on top and place the brownies back in the oven for 13-15 more minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the brownies cool and cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers:Â Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrap with plastic wrap at room temperature for 4-5 days.Â
- To Freeze:Â Place cooled brownies in an airtight container or heavy-duty ziplock bag. You can also freeze the whole pan of brownies if you prefer. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, let the brownies sit out on the counter for a few hours.
- Cut the brownies out with a star cookie cutter to make these even more festive!
- Place parchment paper on the bottom of your baking dish for easy cleanup and the brownies will lift right up.Â
- Use a plastic knife to cut the brownies for a clean cut. You will be amazed at how perfect the brownies will look.
These are definitely on my list to make for the 4th! What an easy recipe and they just look so festive. They might not even make it to the picnic if I make them too early. lol And thanks for all the fantastic ideas to give these brownies a new twist.
Your welcome, Linda! I hope you get a chance to make them for your picnic- they are so good!
These are adorable and soooo easy to make! I love the idea of turning these into brownie sundaes! Think of all the different M&Ms you could use to make these “celebration-specific!” Mmm!
You can use so many different themed M&MS- perfect for a year round dessert!
I gifted these m&m brownies to our local volunteer fire department and they were so grateful. The few that I kept back at home for us were devoured within minutes of my cutting them. A hit!
That is so sweet and aweseome of you! So happy to hear that 🙂
Such a fun and festive treat for the upcoming holiday! These look so yummy and are so easy to make too. You can never go wrong with brownies!
They are truly the easiest treats to make!
Brownies are the best, and the red white and blue M&Ms make it perfect for July 4th. Made a trial run for our bunco party. They were a hit.
Such a fun treat to serve for your guests!!
Love the peanut butter option and beautiful images. Just in time for the Fourth!
One of my favorite additions!!
What a fun joyful treat for 4th of July. Love the symbolic use of color, and who can resist a good brownie!
Thanks!
Have a wonderful 4th of July
Thank you, you too!
You can never go wrong with homemade brownies! These are perfect for a 4th of July celebration! Thanks for the share!
Thanks so much, you are welcome!
We don’t celebrate 4th July here in Italy but I love how easy this recipe is and how many variation ideas you give. Going to bookmark this recipe for when my kids bring their kids to visit!
You can use different M&M colors so you can make these any time!
These M&M brownies are so easy. The kids will love helping me make these for the holiday!
So glad you loved them and making them 🙂