Fudgy M and M Brownies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line an 8x8 aluminum baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Add the butter to a small sauce pan and melt over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the cocoa powder. This will help activate it and create a more rich flavor! Add in the chopped chocolate and stir until fully melted.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar for about 2 full minutes. This will help create that super thin crackly crust.
Combine the chocolate mixture into the egg/sugar mixture and beat to combine.
Add in the flour, baking powder and salt and beat just until combined. Fold in the m&ms. You can use all mini or all regular if that's what you have.
Transfer to your prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with extra m&ms.
Bake for 25-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. All ovens are different so keep an eye on things. Mine is kind of weak so I usually have to do closer to 30-32 minutes.
Let cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then carefully lift out by the parchment paper and let cool for another 30 minutes. They will slice more easily and cleanly if they cool properly!
Slice into 16 squares and enjoy! They're great as is but also great with some vanilla ice cream and extra m&ms!

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