Candy Brownies

Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line a 9×9 pan with aluminum foil, leaving a few inches hanging over the sides (this foil will turn into handles to lift the brownies out of the pan later). Spray the foil generously with nonstick spray, paying special attention to the corners and sides.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring in between. Add the sugar and vanilla into the bowl with the chocolate and whisk until incorporated. Add in the eggs and whisk until thick and glossy (about 1 minute). Stir in the flour and salt until just combined. Fold in the chopped candy (I used M&Ms, peanut butter cups, and Snickers).

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes; 25 minutes will result in gooey brownies, and 30 minutes will be more set in the center. Let cool.

Recipe adapted from The Pastry Queen cookbook.