Double Decker Brownies Recipe

My mother-in-law is an excellent baker. These double decker brownies are Jack's favorite! So the last time we were out to visit, Grandma graciously shared the recipe with us. I had posted a picture a few posts back and several have now asked for the recipe. So if you feel like trying something new, give it a try and enjoy!!



Double Decker Brownies
3/4 (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 c. sugar
1 c. packed light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. flour, divided
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1 c. M & M's (regular or mini), divided

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside
• In a large bowl, cream 3/4 c. butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla
• In a medium bowl, combine 2 1/4 c. flour, baking powder, and salt
• Blend into creamed mixture
• Divide batter in half
• Blend together cocoa powder and melted butter; stir into one half of the dough
• Spread cocoa dough evenly into 9x13
• Stir remaining 1/4 c. flour and 1/2 c. M&Ms into remaining dough; spread evenly over cocoa dough in pan
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c. M&Ms
• Bake 25 - 30 min or until edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container
• ENJOY!!