To elevate my classic blondie recipe for spring, I added pastel M&M’s to create a bright and festive Easter Blondies Recipe. The result is irresistible: buttery, gooey centers studded with colorful chocolate candy that add both texture and flavor. These blondies make a fantastic addition to any Easter dessert spread or a simple treat for family gatherings.
Besides being delicious, these blondies are eye-catching. The pastel M&M’s bring a cheerful spring palette perfect for brunches, potlucks, or dessert tables. They also work well as a way to use up leftover Easter candy—swap in mini eggs or chopped chocolates if you prefer.
If you’re hosting an Easter party, serve these blondies alongside cupcakes, cookies, or other seasonal treats for a colorful dessert table.
Why You’ll Love Easter Blondies
- Festive and colorful: Pastel M&M’s add visual appeal for spring and Easter gatherings.
- Rich and gooey texture: Soft centers with a chewy edge and the contrast of chocolate make every bite satisfying.
- Great for leftover candy: A simple, tasty way to use extra M&M’s, mini eggs, or chopped chocolates from Easter baskets.
- Quick and easy: Ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for last-minute desserts that still impress.
- Family-friendly: Kids can help mix batter and press candies on top before baking.
- Customizable: Swap in different candies or add white chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles to suit the occasion.
Blondie Recipes
Blondies are beloved for their buttery, caramel-like flavor and easy prep. Unlike brownies, they don’t include cocoa; instead they rely on brown sugar, butter, and vanilla for a soft, chewy bar that tastes like a roomy cookie slab. They’re ideal when you want something sweet without intense chocolate flavor, and they’re a great base for creative variations.
Try mixing in different flavors like banana, gingerbread spices, or white chocolate for unique takes on the classic blondie.
Blondies are also very adaptable. Add nuts, sprinkles, or different candies to match holidays and events—think funfetti for birthdays or red, white, and blue for summer celebrations.
Ingredients For Easter Blondies Recipe
You’ll need: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pastel M&M’s. For an extra touch, stir in ½ cup of white chocolate chips.
Supplies for Easter Blondies
You don’t need fancy equipment—just a mixing bowl, a spoon or spatula, a whisk, and a 9×13-inch pan. A hand mixer helps but isn’t necessary.
How to Make Easter Blondies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In a separate large bowl, pour melted butter and add brown sugar and granulated sugar; mix until combined.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix. Fold in most of the M&M candies so they are distributed through the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan. Gently press a few extra M&M’s onto the top for decoration.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned but the center remains slightly gooey. Remove from the oven and cool before cutting into bars.
Tips for Spring Blondies
Use pastel candies or sprinkles to create a festive Easter look—M&M’s, mini eggs, or chopped holiday chocolates all work well.
Line the pan with parchment for easy removal and cleaner edges when cutting the bars.
Add white chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over the baked blondies for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
FAQs for Making Blondies
Yes—regular M&M’s work fine. They just won’t have the same pastel spring look.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days. Refrigerated, they keep up to a week. Freeze up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature for a couple of hours.
No—either works. Dark brown sugar will give a slightly deeper molasses flavor.
These Easter blondies are quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser: mix, bake, and enjoy a tray of colorful, chewy bars everyone will love.
Recipes With M&Ms
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Easter Rice Krispie Treats
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M&M Easter Cookies
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Easy M&M Brownies
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M&M Cookie Sandwiches
📖 Recipe
Easter Blondies Recipe
Vicky
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ sticks butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups M&M candies (pastel if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large bowl and stir in brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold most of the M&M candies into the batter so they are evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and press a few extra M&M’s on top for decoration.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the center is slightly gooey. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use pastel candies, mini eggs, or chopped Easter chocolates for festive color.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal and cleaner edges.
- Stir in white chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over the top for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg
Sodium: 137 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 32 g
Let us know how it turned out!