Introduction
If you’re looking for a way to take your boxed brownie mix to the next level, you’ve come to the right place. With these 9 tasty tips, you can easily upgrade your boxed brownie mix and create a delicious treat that everyone will love. From adding extra chocolate chips to using different types of nuts, these tips will help you create a brownie that is sure to impress. So, let’s get started and see how you can upgrade your boxed brownie mix!
Upgrade Your Boxed Brownie Mix With These 9 Tasty Tips
Boxed brownie mixes are a great way to make a delicious treat without having to measure out all the ingredients. But if you want to take your brownies to the next level, try these nine tasty tips.
1. Add Chocolate Chips
Chocolate chips are a great way to add a little extra sweetness and texture to your brownies. Just add a handful of your favorite chips to the batter before baking.
2. Use Melted Chocolate Instead of Cocoa Powder
If you want to make your brownies even richer, try using melted chocolate instead of cocoa powder. Just melt your favorite chocolate and add it to the batter for a decadent treat.
3. Add Nuts
Nuts are a great way to add a little crunch to your brownies. Just add a handful of your favorite nuts to the batter before baking.
4. Use Espresso Powder
Espresso powder is a great way to add a little extra flavor to your brownies. Just add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter before baking.
5. Add a Layer of Caramel
If you want to make your brownies even more indulgent, try adding a layer of caramel. Just spread a layer of melted caramel over the top of the brownies before baking.
6. Use Brown Sugar Instead of White Sugar
Brown sugar is a great way to add a little extra flavor to your brownies. Just substitute brown sugar for the white sugar in the recipe.
7. Add a Layer of Marshmallows
Marshmallows are a great way to add a little extra sweetness and texture to your brownies. Just spread a layer of marshmallows over the top of the brownies before baking.
8. Use Greek Yogurt Instead of Oil
Greek yogurt is a great way to add a little extra moisture to your brownies. Just substitute Greek yogurt for the oil in the recipe.
9. Add a Layer of Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate ganache is a great way to add a little extra richness to your brownies. Just spread a layer of melted chocolate ganache over the top of the brownies before baking.
With these nine tasty tips, you can easily upgrade your boxed brownie mix and make a delicious treat that everyone will love!
After numerous attempts at making my own brownies from scratch, I have found that my homemade version never lives up to the perfectly fudgy, crinkled brownies that come from a boxed brownie mix. No recipe ever seems to live up to it! So now when I volunteer to bring a tray of brownies to an event, I tend to just go for the boxed brownie mix, because why mess with perfection? And yet, I find myself wanting to give that boxed brownie mix a little something extra special, to at least make my friends think that I attempted making this dessert from scratch.
From mixing in different flavors to adding in decadent ingredients, here are the boxed brownie mix upgrades I like to turn to when I want to turn my brownies into something extra sweet.
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This particular tip comes from Sarah Fennel, owner of Broma Bakery and Foodtography School who is known for posting honest baking videos on Instagram. One of her videos shows her baking a fluffernutter brownie by simply swirling in the two ingredients that make a fluffernutter sandwich—smooth peanut butter and marshmallow flush. To make them, prepare the boxed brownie mix and pour it into a lined pan. Add dollops of peanut butter and fluff and swirl them around, then bake according to package instructions. So brilliant!
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For a lazy upgrade to your boxed brownie mix, sprinkle in some candy to give that brownie a little extra something-something! Chocolate chips obviously work well here, but you could also get crafty with other kinds of baking chips like peanut butter, butterscotch, white chocolate, caramel, or even mint and peppermint. For candy, M&M’s and Reese’s Pieces work well in boxed brownie mix.
If you love a salty-sweet dessert, this easy boxed brownie upgrade will satisfy your craving instantly. Pour your brownie mix into the lined pan then sprinkle the top with a very light dusting of coarse sea salt. Bake to package instructions, and voila! A sea-salt chocolate brownie.
Can’t decide between a brownie and a cookie? Make brookies! This upgraded dessert uses both a boxed brownie mix and packaged cookie dough—all baked together in a delicious bar. To make a brookie, press the packaged cookie dough into the bottom of a lined brownie pan. Then top the pan with the brownie mix, and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Some brookie lovers will also switch the order, cooking the brownies on the bottom and dollops of cookie dough on top. Choose what works for you!
Fennel is at it again with another great boxed brownie tip by turning them into cookies! Mix together a boxed brownie mix with eggs, oil, cocoa powder, water, and chocolate chips. Then you scoop the cookies onto a lined sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. And they look delectable. You can find the full recipe specs on the Broma Bakery Instagram.
If you’re a chocolate-dipped strawberry kind of dessert lover, or you can’t help but order anything that features chocolate and raspberries, then this boxed brownie mix upgrade is for you. Add some dollops of your favorite berry jam and swirl it in with a spatula. If you really want to give the brownies some tangy fruit flavor, you can pair the jam with some fresh fruit on top—like raspberries!
Coffee seems to always elevate any chocolate baked goods (even a boxed cake mix!) so why not add some coffee to your brownie mix as well? You can either add some instant coffee into the mix or even substitute the water in your boxed brownie with leftover coffee. The coffee gives the baked good a richer, decadent taste.
And by pumpkin, we mean adding in the actual vegetable. It may sound crazy, but trust us! Simply mix a can of 100% pumpkin puree into a prepared boxed brownie mix to elevate the flavor and the nutrition of your dessert (pumpkin is full of fiber and vitamins A and C!) Mix them together and bake according to package instructions, or until a toothpick comes out clean. For an even elevated flavor, sprinkle in a small dash of pumpkin spice seasoning.
If you’re looking to get more plants into your diet, you can substitute them with different types of fruits to give it that texture you desire in a brownie. You can mash up half of a banana, or use 1/4 cup of applesauce instead. You could also make a “flax egg” by mixing together a tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water.
Kiersten Hickman