Marble M&M Blondies

Blondies bursting with M&Ms and chocolate swirled throughout!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Earth Day, cookies, sugar cookies

Servings:

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Sara

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a 9x9 inch pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar; beat in the egg and the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine flour and baking soda; blend into the creamed mixture.
Stir in the M&Ms and set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and egg yolk until smooth; stir in cocoa powder until well-blended.
Place the chocolate-cheese mixture in little mounds, covering the entire pan.
Place the reserved dough around the cheese mixture and swirl the two mixtures slightly with a fork.
Pat down the mixture and sprinkle with remaining M&Ms.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bars comes out clean.
Cool completely and cut into bars.
Store in refrigerator in covered container.

Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that the butter, egg, and cream cheese are at room temperature before using. This allows for better incorporation into the batter and results in a smoother texture.
Swirling Technique: When swirling the chocolate-cheese mixture into the blondie batter, use a gentle hand. Overmixing can cause the layers to blend too much, resulting in a less defined marbling effect. Aim for a few gentle swirls to create a visually appealing pattern.
Even Distribution of M&Ms: When adding the mini M&Ms to the batter and sprinkling them on top, aim for an even distribution to ensure every bite has a delicious pop of chocolate. This also helps in achieving a balanced flavor profile throughout the blondies.