The peanut butter flavor is a the flavor bomb in the glaze! It is tasteful and introduced a hint of peanut butter to the chocoatly cocoa brownie!
This brownie recipe is the same one I use for all of my desserts. It is fun though to add different flavors as the topping so we don’t mess around too much with the brownie recipe. It is delightful!
A perfect last minute treat that requires only ONE pot! Sweeeeeeet!!
The time is totaled for 4 hours with the glaze. Most of it you are inactive for. This is if you need them right away. You will want to allow the brownies to come to room temperature first and then top it with the glaze. The glaze sets in about 1 hour or so, but for a thick glaze you will want to make these the morning ahead to allow everything to really settle in.
I love making the brownies the night before because the flavors have a chance to bloom. But since this is last minute, provide yourself the the favor and do this the morning of.
Don’t want the glaze? No problem, top the M&M’s on the brownie mix and pop in the oven. They are peanut butter M&M’s so the peanut butter will still be in there!
Check out the recipe below and tips for added toppings if M&M’s aren’t your thing! Or use the brownie recipe just by itself. They are truly a hit!
M&M Brownies With Peanut Butter Glaze
Ingredients
For the brownie:
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 4 1/2 ounce semi-sweet or bitter sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ounce (handful) peanut butter chips
- 1 bag peanut butter M&M’s
Directions
- Pre-heat oven 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 or 9×5 baking dish.
- Make brownies according to directions.
- Let cool completely.
For the glaze:
- In a large sauce pan, over medium-low heat, heat cream and corn syrup together.
- In a measuring cup, add chips.
- When liquid mixture heats up (barely bubbles), remove from heat and add to measuring cup with chips.
- Let the mixture rest for 30 seconds then begin to stir. Watch as the liquid melts the chips.
- Let cool about 5 minutes, then pour directly onto brownies
- Add M&M’s on top. Let cool about 2 hours-3 uncovered. Or overnight (best option).
- Slice and enjoy!
For a chocolate glaze, exclude the peanut butter and add in more chocolate.
Top with toffee bits, heath bar bits, sea salt, or mini chocolate chips! Delish!
