Twist on Boxed Brownie Mixes

As a busy mom and grandma, I don't always have time to bake from scratch. When I press the time, I will find a box of brownies. Yes, I think that when you start from scratch, they taste better, but sometimes it is not feasible to spend 2 hours baking.

When I use a boxed mixture, I usually add something to make it better. In our home, the more things I can load the batter, the better.

Before you start, I want to share some important tips with you.

1. Do not over-mix the batter. Some small bumps are normal.

2. Do not overbake. Remove the pan from the oven at the recommended time. They will finish baking in the pot.

Let them cool and cut into squares. Store the squares in a closed container.

There are 3 recipes all using the classic Brownie mixing box.

Rocky Road Torte

1 pack of soft brownie blend

1 (8 ounces) milk chocolate almond stick

7.5 oz canned marshmallow fluff

1 1/2 pint chocolate ice cream, softened

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Apply grease to a 13 x 9" baking tray. Prepare and bake brownies according to the package instructions. Cool. Separate the 9 cubes of chocolate and set aside them. Roughly chop the remainder. In the bowl, the chocolate Stir the contents into 1 can of fluff until the ice cream is mixed. Freeze for 15-20 minutes or until hard. Cut into 3 pieces of the same piece. Place 1 piece on the bottom of the bread pan and gently press to completely cover. 1/2 on top; spread evenly over the edges. Repeat the layers and gently press on the remaining brownie strips. Cover and freeze for 6 hours. Remove from the pan and use the remaining fluff to place the frost side And the top frost.

Simple cheesecake

1 pack of brownies mixed

1 pack (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup of sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon. Vanilla extract

Prepare the brownie cake according to the instructions on the box. Pour in a greasy 13 x 9" baking pan. Stir the cream cheese with a blender until smooth. Add sugar and stir until mixed. Add egg and vanilla and mix. Pour the cream cheese mixture onto the brownie mixture and cut with a knife. Once, use the marble to bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until it falls.

Peanut Butter Cup

1 pack of brownies mixed

1 cup of mini marshmallow

1 1/2 cup mini peanut butter cup

Prepare the brownie cake according to the instructions on the box. Cut the mini peanut butter cup into two halves and stir it into a batter with the mini marshmallows. Pour in a greased 13 x 9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until finished.

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