How to Dress Up a Brownie Mix

Brownies are an all time favorite 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 easy to sensational, even without a recipe? Here are some of my favorite ideas for Dressing up a boxed brownie mix that don't even wish 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 favorite brownie additions consist of chopped Oreos, peanut butter cups, or peppermint patties.

2. Frost your brownies.  whether store bought or homemade frosting will work. Chocolate, cream cheese, coconut pecan, cream cheese, or peanut butter frosting all are yummy on brownies.  And chocolate ganache (chopped chocolate melted with warm cream) will give your brownies a shiny, fancy finish.

3. Add your favorite flavor or extract. Just a teaspoon or two of instant coffee powder, mint extract, or orange extract stirred into your brownie batter will add a practice 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 colse to with the tip of a butter knife.

6. Add a topping.  This can be done whether 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