Every Halloween we end up with more candy than we know what to do with. And if you’re looking for a way to make use out of your candy, these loaded candy bar brownies from Averie Cooks are a great way to do it. No two bites of these brownies will taste the same and each time you make them, you’re in for a surprise. You can use whatever Halloween candy you have available and some of our favorites are Butterfinger, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way, Snickers, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and M&Ms.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 sticks or 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granulates
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- About 12-15 fun-sized candy bars
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup M&Ms
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Add butter to a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for about 1 minute. Allow butter to cool for a bit.
- Add the eggs, sugar, coffee, and vanilla to the butter and mix.
- Add the cocoa powder, espresso granulates, and salt and mix.
- Add the flour and mix until it’s combined.
- Put two-thirds of the batter into the pan and set the rest of the batter aside.
- Put the candy bar pieces into the batter and distribute them evenly, making sure they are flat.
- Top with the remaining batter and cover the candy. Distribute the batter with a spatula or knife.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips and M&Ms on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about an hour and enjoy!
