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The recipe makes the most of a handy packaged brownie mix, so they're fast to fix. If you don't have the mini M&Ms, use chocolate chips instead. Our kids love these rich fudgy squares with a scoop of ice cream.—Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 116 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Oatmeal Brownies in Quick Cooking September/October 2000, p7
Substitute for NutsIf your family loves the crunch of nuts in brownies and chocolate chip cookies, but someone is allergic to them, add granola or crisp rice cereal in the same amounts as the nuts called for in your recipes. But, always check the granola or cereal packages for nut allergy alerts to be certain.
If your family loves the crunch of nuts in brownies and chocolate chip cookies, but someone is allergic to them, add granola or crisp rice cereal in the same amounts as the nuts called for in your recipes. But, always check the granola or cereal packages for nut allergy alerts to be certain.
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Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by Pinstripes
What a phenomenal way to kick up an average box of brownies! These were a hit. I just used chocolate chips, too.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by violet49
These were great. I used chocolate chips and made in a 13"x9"pan. I baked them about 10 or 15 min. longer and they were moist and tender.
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by mauveheart44
does this recipe really make a 15x10 pan? I tried and there wasn't enough dough to go in the bottom of the pan. What did I do wrong?
Reviewed on May. 26, 2011 by sherryblair
I have made this recipe 4 times, varying it each time w/ what I had on hand--everytime it was a HUGE hit at work. Found the min m n ms in candy aisle at Walmart (two cups per bag @ $2.50 bag) after using small containers from candy aisle first time. Substituted cinnamon chips for a Mexican brownie one time and did mini chips/coconut (instead of walnuts) another time. ALL recipes were HUGE hits at work. My husband made a template on parchment paper so I can cut this into 60 equal peices--once I cut them into 120 peices to "go further" for larger crowd. This will be a keeper in my recipe file.
Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2011 by tracenoel
LOVE these brownies!! I found the M&M's Minis in the candy isle, not the baking isle (for those who couldn't find them).
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by keverwann
This was described as "heavenly" by the friend I gave these to on Valentine's Day. I used regular-sized chocolate chips instead of the M&M pieces. Substituted 1/2 of the oil called for by the brownie mix with applesauce; less fat and more moist. The pan didn't last long at our house. Will be making these again!
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by Tusker
This recipe was great!!! I used the mini-choco chips and heath chips instead of the M&M's and also used the rice krispies instead of the nuts. They turned out so GOOD and moist! I also used 3 eggs in the brownie mix instead of 2. You have to try this recipe. if you like brownies!
Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by allaboutcookies86
I couldn't find the M&M's baking bits so I used chocolate chips and they are DELICIOUS!!! I NEVER would have thought of this combination, but it is SOOO good and will definitely make again. Thank you for this recipe!!
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by HELLPP
I needed a quick recipe for a treat for 2nd graders whom I volunteer weekly. I found it here. WOW. It comes together quickly & tastes great! The kids loved it & some asked for the recipe! I added a few things:I used your suggestion to change the nuts to crispy rice cereal wonderful.I used 1c. mini choc chips + 3/4c.choc. toffee chips. I will be making this again for sure. Thanks foe submitting.
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