Ingredients:

1 quart vanilla or chocolate ice cream, softened

1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional

1 c. "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits

1 19 to 21 ounce pkg. fudge brownie mix, prepared as directed for cake-like brownies

1/4 c. caramel or butterscotch ice cream topping

Cooking spray


Directions:

* Line 2 9-inch round cake pans will aluminum foil, extending slightly over the edges of the pan.

* Spray bottoms of each pan with cooking spray and preheat oven per brownie mix instructions for cake-like brownies.

* Divide brownie batter evenly between the two pans; sprinkle half the "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and nuts over each.

* Bake 23 - 25 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely.

* Remove layers by lifting foil from pans.

* To assemble cake, place one brownie layer, topping side down in a 9-inch spring form pan.

* Spread ice cream over brownie layer; drizzle with ice cream topping. Place second brownie layer on top of ice cream layer, with topping side up; press down lightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until firm.

* Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges.

Makes 12 servings.

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Source: The official M&M's candy website, www.m-ms.com, yum!

Recipe adapted and edited by Michelle Jones, editor of TheChocolateDen.com