Easy Valentine Brownies with M&M’s made from simple ingredients. Rich, chocolatey, and perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
Valentine Brownies with M&M’s are a fun, festive, and easy dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations. These rich, fudgy brownies are topped with colorful Valentine M&M’s, making them ideal for parties, school treats, or gifting.
Made with simple ingredients and minimal prep, this chocolatey dessert comes together quickly and is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite for kids and adults alike. It is included in Valentine’s Day Desserts for Kids and always a hit.
I also love to make these with the kids along with Valentine’s Day Cake Mix Cookies, Heart Shaped Brownies and Valentine Rice Krispie Treats Recipe.
You might also want to look ahead with St Patrick’s Day Cookies.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Rich & Fudgy – Soft, chocolatey brownies with a perfectly chewy texture.
- Festive & Fun – Valentine M&M’s add color and a playful holiday touch.
- Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and quick prep make this recipe stress-free.
- Kid-Friendly – Perfect for school parties, bake sales, or helping hands in the kitchen.
- Great for Sharing – Easy to slice and serve for parties or gifting.
- Customizable – Swap in different M&M colors or add sprinkles for variety.
- Crowd Favorite – A dessert everyone loves and asks for again.
Ingredients
- Sugar – Plain granulated sugar for sweetness and a soft brownie texture.
- Vegetable Oil – Helps keep the brownies moist and fudgy.
- Vanilla Extract – Pure vanilla extract gives the best flavor.
- Cocoa Powder – Use a good-quality cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor; Hershey’s works well.
- All-Purpose Flour – Spoon flour into the measuring cup instead of scooping for the most accurate measurement.
- Chocolate Chips – High-quality chocolate chips provide the best flavor and texture.
- Valentine’s Day M&M’s – Adds a festive pop of color perfect for Valentine’s Day.
You can view the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Heart-shaped Cookie Cutters. Cut out heart shape pieces of brownie before serving.
- Sprinkles. Try topping with festive Valentine’s Day sprinkles.
- Box of brownie mix. Instead of homemade brownies, use a box mix according to package directions and add the festive mix-ins to the chocolate mixture.
- Frosting. You can frost the brownies with your favorite icing. I love Strawberry Buttercream Frosting because it is pink! Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is another option.
- Toppings. Try adding crushed oreos, nuts or candy to the top. Drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
- Butter. Swap the oil in the recipe for melted butter.
- Other holidays. Swap the M&M’s for other holidays to make this work for lots of special occasions.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8X8 baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2. Get out a large bowl. Combine the vegetable oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until they are well mixed.
Step 3. Next, slowly whisk in the cocoa powder, flour and salt. Mix these ingredients in by hand. Don’t over mix.
Step 4. Next, fold in the chocolate chips gently by hand as well. Make sure to do this by hand and not with a stand mixer.
Step 5. Then spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Step 6. Add the M&Ms candy on top. Gently press them into the top of the brownies.
Step 7. Finally, bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack. Cut and enjoy!
Storage
Room Temperature – Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days to keep them soft and fudgy.
Refrigeration – For longer storage, refrigerate brownies for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Freezing – Wrap brownies tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Layering – If stacking brownies, place parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Pro Tips
- Measure flour correctly – Spoon flour into the measuring cup instead of scooping to avoid dense brownies.
- Use quality cocoa powder – A good cocoa powder gives richer chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix – Stir just until combined to keep brownies soft and fudgy.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently – Helps distribute chocolate evenly without overworking the batter.
- Add M&M’s last – Press them lightly into the top of the batter so they stay visible and festive.
- Do not overbake – Brownies should be slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- Cool before cutting – Let brownies set completely for clean, neat slices.
- Use parchment paper – Makes removing and slicing brownies quick and easy.
More Easy Valentine’s Desserts
- Valentine’s Day Rocky Road Candy
- 55 Valentine’s Day Cakes
- Valentine’s Day Cake Pops
- 33 Easy Valentines Strawberry Desserts
- Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
- Red Velvet Brownies
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Valentine Brownies with M&M’s
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Valentine’s Day M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8X8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the vegetable oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until they are well mixed.
- Then slowly stir in the cocoa powder, flour and salt. Mix these ingredients in by hand and be careful not to over mix these ingredients.
- Stir in the chocolate chips gently by hand as well.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Top with the M&Ms.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
- Cut the brownies into even pieces and then they are ready to enjoy!
