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8 Ways to Upgrade Boxed Brownies

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  • Author: Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 batch brownies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the brownie base:
  • 1 box brownie mix
  • Ingredients called for on the brownie mix box
Adding fruits:
  • 1/4 cup jam
  • 1/2 cup coarsely cut fruit pieces.
Adding thick sauces:
  • 1/3 cup of thick sauces
Adding cheesecake:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Adding cookies, candy pieces or nuts:
  • 1 cup of coarsely chopped candies, nuts, cookies or other chunky dry ingredients
Adding spices:
  • 1/4 to 1 1/2 teaspoon spice of your choice
Adding extracts:
  • 1 tsp extract
Adding espresso:
  • 1-2 tbsp espresso powder
Adding alcohol:
  • 1/2 cup wine or beer OR 1/4 spirits
Adding spreads:
  • up to 2/3 cup
Adding frosting:
  • 1 cup frosting

Instructions

  1. Make the brownie batter according to the box.
  2. Preheat the oven to the temperature identified on the box and pour the batter into a parchment paper-lined pan of your choice.
  3. Add your brownie topping of choice to the top of the batter.
  4. Bake your brownies according to the instructions on the box.
  5. Add any toppings that need to be adding after baking to the top of your brownies immediately after taking them out of the oven.

Notes

  • Please note that if you're adding a thick sauce, spread or cheesecake to your brownie, you may need to add 3-5 minutes of extra bake time to accommodate the extra ingredients.
  • Start with a high quality brownie mix to set your brownies up for success.
  • Room temperature ingredients, particularly when it comes to the brownie toppings, will incorporate into the batter more easily than cold ingredients.
  • To test your brownies for doneness, insert a toothpick into the brownies about two inches from the side. It should come out with crumbs but no liquid batter.
  • Storing frosted brownies: Brownies can be stored in an air tight container for 3-4 days.

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