Description
Delight in the festive flavors of these Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars, combining a rich chocolate brownie base with layers of nuts, holiday M&Ms, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and sprinkles for a perfect holiday treat.
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 oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt chocolate and butter: Place the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: Beat in the granulated sugar, then add vanilla extract, eggs, and egg yolk. Mix until the batter is well combined and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined to avoid overmixing, creating the brownie batter.
- Bake brownie base: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Layer toppings: Remove the brownies from the oven and evenly layer on half of the nuts, half of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, half of the mini holiday M&Ms, half of the regular holiday M&Ms, and all of the shredded coconut.
- Add condensed milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the toppings and gently spread to distribute without disturbing the layers.
- Finish topping: Sprinkle the remaining half of the chocolate chips, mini M&Ms, regular M&Ms, nuts, and finally the holiday sprinkles over the top.
- Bake again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set with slight browning. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent foil over the pan.
- Cool and serve: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- Store brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week; refrigerate for up to two weeks with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Freeze brownies by lifting them from the pan, wrapping thoroughly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and freeze up to three months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Use foil or parchment paper to line the pan for easier removal and cleaner slices.
- Optional nuts add texture and flavor but can be omitted for nut-free versions.
- If the topping browns too fast during baking, covering loosely with foil will protect the surface while the center sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
