How to Dress Up a Brownie Mix

Brownies are an all time popular treat and there are lot of recipes using brownie mix.

How to Dress Up a Brownie Mix

How to Dress Up a Brownie Mix

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How to Dress Up a Brownie Mix

How to Dress Up a Brownie Mix

But did you know how easy it is to take a box of brownie mix and elevate it from straightforward to sensational, even without a recipe? Here are some of my popular ideas for Dressing up a boxed brownie mix that don't even want a recipe.

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 popular brownie additions comprise 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 popular flavor or extract. Just a teaspoon or two of instant coffee powder, mint extract, or orange passage 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 face of the brownie batter once it's in the pan, and then swirl it nearby 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