Description
Delight in the festive flavors of Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars, featuring a rich and fudgy brownie base topped with layers of nuts, holiday M&Ms, shredded coconut, and sweetened condensed milk, making for a perfect holiday treat that’s both colorful and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup salted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings Layer:
- ¾ cup nuts (optional, divided)
- ¼ cup mini holiday M&Ms (divided)
- ¾ cup regular holiday M&Ms (divided)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk (from a 14-ounce can)
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper, then spray with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Place the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture. Then add the vanilla and eggs (two whole eggs plus one yolk), beating until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Flour: Stir in the all-purpose flour just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake the Brownie Base: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. The brownies will still jiggle slightly but will be set on top.
- Add Toppings Layer: Remove the pan from the oven. Evenly layer half of the nuts, half of the chocolate chips, half of the mini and regular holiday M&Ms, and then all the sweetened shredded coconut over the brownie base. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the toppings and gently spread to distribute it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts, and finally the holiday sprinkles on top.
- Finish Baking: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the center is set and beginning to brown. If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares with a sharp knife.
- Store Properly: Store the cooled bars in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week; add parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks for longer freshness.
- For freezing, remove the brownies from the pan and wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil; freeze for up to 3 months. Individual squares can be wrapped and frozen for convenient treats. Thaw at room temperature for about an hour before enjoying.
- If the top browns too fast during baking, tent the pan with foil to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
