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Loaded Candy Brownies

Loaded Candy Brownies

Published October 13, 2026

Fudgy cocoa brownies topped with chopped chocolate candy during the final minutes of baking so the pieces soften but stay recognizable.

Do not overbake; pull the pan when a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before cutting, or chill 30 minutes for neat squares.

Adding the candy late keeps chocolate bars from burning and candy shells from cracking.

Cook time
42 min
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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped chocolate candy

Instructions

Prep the pan
Heat the oven to 350°F.
Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
Chop chopped chocolate candy (1 cup) into small pieces.
Equipment: 8-inch square baking pan, parchment paper
Mix the batter
Whisk melted, slightly cooled unsalted butter (½ cup) with granulated sugar (1 cup) until combined.
Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract (1 tsp) until smooth and glossy.
Fold in unsweetened cocoa powder (½ cup), all-purpose flour (½ cup), baking powder (¼ tsp) and salt (¼ tsp) until no streaks remain.
Spread the batter into the pan.
Equipment: 8-inch square baking pan, mixing bowl and whisk
Bake the brownies
Bake about 20 minutes, until the edges start to set and the center still jiggles slightly.
Add the candy
Scatter chopped chocolate candy over the top and press lightly into the batter.
Finish baking
Return to the oven and bake about 7 more minutes, until a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs.
Equipment: 8-inch square baking pan
Cool
Cool completely in the pan, then lift out and cut into 16 squares.
Equipment: 8-inch square baking pan

Tomorrow's Meal

Loaded Brownie Crumble Sundae

Crumbled day-old brownies layered with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and extra candy for an indulgent brownie sundae

You'll need to pick up:

Vanilla ice creamWhipped creamAdditional candy pieces (optional, for topping)

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Break cold brownies into bite-sized chunks and crumbles
  2. 2.Layer into a bowl or glass: ice cream, brownie crumbles, whipped cream, repeat
  3. 3.Top with extra candy pieces matching the original brownie mix-ins
  4. 4.Serve immediately while ice cream is cold and brownie pieces are chewy

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