An easy make ahead dessert with simple ingredients to celebrate your favorite Patriotic holiday’s!

4th of July Brownies with M&M’s

I say every holiday is my favorite holiday when it’s on the horizon, but I really do love 4th of July! We have a special family tradition of going to Willow Springs Gardens every year. They have an all day Independence Day event complete with a car show, activities for kids, Abe Lincoln, food, music, and fireworks at dusk. We started this annual tradition when our son was just a toddler, and we’ve done it every year since then!

I love the 4th of July because the day is always packed full of time with friends and family, good food, hot summer days, swimming, and fireworks. And it’s low maintenance – anything goes!

When you don’t want to show up empty handed and you’re short on time, you can easily bring 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats , 4th of July M&M Cookie Bars , or these 4th of July Brownies!

What You’ll Need

Store Bought Brownie Mix + Ingredients on the Box

Red, White & Blue M&M’s

How to Make 4th of July Brownies

Prepare and bake brownies according to the directions on the back of the box.

Sprinkle red, white, and blue M&M’s on top of the brownies about 20 minutes after removing them from the oven. Press down lightly to secure them in place.

Allow brownies to cool, then cut.

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Brownie mix – Any store bought brownie mix will work. Just prepare the brownies as directed on the back of the box.

M&M’s – Some people sprinkle the M&M’s on top of the brownie batter before baking. That works, but the white M&M’s discolor and most of the M&M’s crack. I prefer to sprinkle them on and press them in about 20 minutes after removing them from the oven to preserve their pretty color.

Frosting – You could also frost the brownies after they have cooled, then sprinkle with the M&M’s.

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Steps

Prepare and bake brownies according to the directions on the back of the box.

Sprinkle red, white, and blue M&M's on top of the brownies about 20 minutes after removing them from the oven. Press down lightly to secure them in place.

Allow brownies to cool, then cut.

4th of July Brownies