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MM Brownie Cupcakes

M&M Chocolate Cupcake Brownies Recipe

This recipe combines the richness of a brownie with the light and fluffy texture of a cupcake to create a heavenly treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The addition of M&Ms gives these brownie cupcakes a crunchy exterior and a burst of chocolate in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • Microwave safe bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Mini Muffin Pan

Ingredients
  

Brownies

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113 g (partially melted)
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar 300 g
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder 35 g
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 68 g
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips 170 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113 g
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder 50 g
  • 1/2 cup milk 123 g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups powdered sugar 650 g
  • 1 cup mini-M&M’s

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F (165 C).
  • Place cupcake liners in the muffin pan. Or, spray with non-stick spray.
  • Place the butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave until it is partially melted.
  • Add the sugar and vegetable oil to the butter and mix until combined.
  • Add the eggs one by one and then add vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Then add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and chocolate chips. Mix until combined, but don't overmix.
  • Use a scoop, or spoon, to place batter into each cupcake liner. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the muffin pan from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes,
  • While the brownie cupcakes cool, make the frosting.
  • Place the butter into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until melted. Then add the cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.
  • Remove the butter mixture from the heat and transfer to a medium size mixing bowl.
  • Let it cool for about 5 minutes and then add milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
  • Mix it together until you get the desired consistency.
  • Frost over the cooled brownies and garnish with the mini-M&M’s.

Notes

Store the brownie cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container.
Keyword brownies, chocolate, cupcakes, M&M
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