• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a brownie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Chewy Brownies

• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
• In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter and mix until well combined.
• Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
• Add the mini M&Ms, stir.
• Spoon batter into the prepared brownie pan and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
• Remove from the oven and let brownies cool completely before adding the frosting

Chocolate Frosting

• In a medium bowl, add butter and cocoa powder and mix until combined.
• Gradually add half of the powdered sugar and half of the milk into the bowl and beat, then add remaining powdered sugar and milk and beat until combined.
• Pour vanilla into the mixture and beat until incorporated.
• Frost brownies once they have cooled completely.
• Optional: Top with sprinkles of your choice.