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6 Yummy Ways to Transform Brownie Mix
Are brownies the most perfect dessert ever? The facts don't lie: they're fudgy, cakey, chocolaty, dense and delicious, and if that's not perfect, it's pretty close! Even brownie mix itself is magical. From breakfast to after-school snacks, brownie mix can be transformed into endless other baked goodies. Here are six easy ways to bake up a little extra yum.
Brownie Waffle Breakfast
- Heat waffle maker. Make brownies as directed on box but add 1 additional egg.
- Pour slightly less than 3/4 cup batter onto center of hot waffle maker (check manufacturer’s directions for recommended amount of batter).
- Close lid of waffle maker. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
Brownie & Berries Pizza
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12x3/4-inch pizza pan.
- Make batter as directed on box. Spread in pan. Bake 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
- In small bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 tsp vanilla until smooth. Spread mixture over brownie base.
- Arrange berries (1/2 cup each) over cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until chilled; about one hour.
Fudgy Brownie Trifle
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
- Make brownies as directed on box. Cool completely. Cut into 1-inch squares. Place half of the brownies in a 3-quart glass bowl.
- Make chocolate fudge instant pudding as directed on box, using milk. Pour half of the pudding over brownies.
- Top with half 8-oz bag toffee bits and half an 8-oz tub of whipped topping.
- Repeat with remaining brownies, pudding, toffee bits and whipped topping. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours.
Brownie & Fruit Kabobs
- Heat oven to 350° F. Make brownies as directed on box. Spread in pan. Bake 28–30 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/4-inch squares.
- Thread skewers with brownies and fruit. Place kabobs on waxed paper.
- In small bowl, microwave 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips and 1⁄4 cup butter on High 1–2 minutes; stirring until chocolate is melted. Drizzle over kabobs.
Mini Brownie Sundae Bowls
- Heat oven to 350°. Make batter as directed on box. Fill 12 cupcake liners with 1/4 cup batter. Bake 22-26 minutes.
- Press back of spoon into each brownie to form an indent; cool 5 minutes and remove from pan.
- Cool an additional 25 minutes, then remove paper liners.
- Fill each cup with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and top with sprinkles.
Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 8-inch cast-iron skillet.
- Make batter as directed on box. Spread in skillet. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool 15 minutes.
- Drizzle 1/3 caramel topping over brownie. Sprinkle with 1⁄2 tsp sea salt flakes. Cut into 12 wedges. Serve warm.