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10 Easy Recipes Using Brownie Mix

10 Easy Recipes Using Brownie Mix - Simple Treats Anyone Can Make

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1–2 boxes of your favorite brownie mix (18–20 oz each)
  • Eggs, oil, and water (as called for on the box)

Optional Add-ins

  • Peanut butter, almond butter, or Nutella
  • Cream cheese and powdered sugar
  • Chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips
  • Mini marshmallows and graham crackers
  • Caramel sauce or dulce de leche
  • Oreos or sandwich cookies
  • Fresh or frozen raspberries
  • Instant espresso powder
  • Sea salt flakes
  • Ice cream and hot fudge for sundaes

Basic Tools

  • Mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, baking pan (8x8, 9x9, or 9x13), muffin tin, parchment paper

Instructions
 

  • Classic Fudgy Brownies Prepare the mix as directed. Add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder for richer chocolate flavor.
  • Bake as instructed. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes while warm.
  • Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies Pour prepared batter into a lined pan.
  • Warm 1/3 cup peanut butter until pourable. Dollop over batter and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake 2–3 minutes less than the box suggests for extra fudginess.
  • Cheesecake Brownie Bars Mix brownie batter and spread in a pan.
  • Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup sugar and 1 egg until smooth. Spoon on top and swirl.
  • Bake until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Cool completely before slicing.
  • Brownie Cookies Combine 1 box brownie mix with 2 eggs and 1/3 cup oil. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  • Scoop onto a lined sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.
  • Let them rest on the sheet for 2–3 minutes before moving to a rack.
  • Brownie Muffin Cups Divide batter into a greased or lined muffin tin (about 2/3 full).
  • Press a chocolate square or a spoonful of Nutella into each center.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes. Serve warm for a gooey center.
  • S’mores Brownie Bars Line a pan with parchment. Cover the bottom with graham crackers.
  • Pour batter over. Bake until nearly done, then top with mini marshmallows.
  • Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes to toast. Cool before slicing.
  • Salted Caramel Brownies Pour half the batter into the pan. Drizzle 1/3 cup caramel sauce over.
  • Top with remaining batter and a light swirl. Sprinkle with flaky salt after baking.
  • Raspberry Truffle Brownies Fold 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen, not thawed) into the batter.
  • Bake until edges are set. Chill, then drizzle with melted chocolate.
  • Oreo-Stuffed Brownies Spread half the batter in the pan. Lay Oreos in a single layer.
  • Cover with remaining batter and bake. Cool fully for clean cuts.
  • Brownie Sundae Skillets Grease small oven-safe skillets. Fill halfway with batter.
  • Bake until the edges set and the center is soft.
  • Top with ice cream, hot fudge, and a pinch of salt. Serve immediately.