Brownies are an all time favorite treat and there are lot of recipes using brownie mix.
But did you know how easy it is to take a box of brownie mix and elevate it from simple to sensational, even without a recipe? Here are some of my favorite ideas for dressing up a boxed brownie mix that don't even require a recipe.
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1. Stir something extra into the batter. Stir in 1 to 2 cups of something extra like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, chopped candy bars, coconut, or chopped cookies. My favorite brownie additions include chopped Oreos, peanut butter cups, or peppermint patties.
2. Frost your brownies. Either store bought or homemade frosting will work. Chocolate, cream cheese, coconut pecan, cream cheese, or peanut butter frosting all are delicious on brownies. And chocolate ganache (chopped chocolate melted with warm cream) will give your brownies a shiny, fancy finish.
3. Add your favorite flavor or extract. Just a teaspoon or two of instant coffee powder, mint extract, or orange extract stirred into your brownie batter will add a custom touch to your brownie mix.
4. Spice them up. Give your brownies the flavor of Mexican chocolate by stirring a teaspoon of cinnamon and pinch of cayenne into the batter.
5. Add a swirl. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry jam, orange marmalade or cream cheese filling over the surface of the brownie batter once it's in the pan, and then swirl it around with the tip of a butter knife.
6. Add a topping. This can be done either before or after your brownies are baked. Chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and M&Ms can be added before baking. Or give your brownies the taste of Smores by adding a layer of mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chopped graham crackers once they are baked. Just place the pan back under the broiler until melted and golden.
How to Dress Up a Brownie Mix
Martha McKinnon is an avid home cook and cooking instructor who loves sharing everything she has learned through her years in the kitchen with all who are interested. She loves helping to help make cooking and bakng easy and accessible for the busy home cook.
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