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8 Ways to Hack A Box Of Brownie Mix
Updated on Sep. 24, 2024
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Lay on the Frosting
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
An easy way to upgrade your boxed brownie mix is by loading it with layers of frosting. Our stacked up Cheesecake Brownie Squares rely on a sweet cream cheese frosting to give an extra boost.
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Toffee Brownie Trifle
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This decadent combination of pantry items is a terrific way to dress up a brownie mix. Try this trifle with other flavors of pudding or substitute your favorite candy bar. It tastes great with low-fat and sugar-free products, too. —Wendy Bennett, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. —Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon
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Brownie Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It may look fancy, but this cheesecake is so simple. The secret is the speedy crust—it's from a packaged brownie mix! You don't need to be an experienced cook to make the elegant chocolate swirls on top ;anyone can do it. —Janet Brunner, Burlington, Kentucky
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Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A brownie mix base makes this a simple treat that will appeal to adults and children alike. Creamy peanut butter, crunchy nuts and crisp cereal make the bars fun to bite into. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida
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Brownie Mix Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate chips and brownie mix cookies pack a rich chocolate taste while remaining simple to make. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar gives them their inviting crackled appearance. —Ellen Govertsen, Wheaton, Illinois
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Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I created these dairy-free chocolaty peanut bars, and my kids and their friends can’t get enough! —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas
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