Perk up a brownie mix
Few things can bring on a smile faster than a chewy brownie, and nothing makes baking them easier than a package of brownie mix. But by adding a few extra ingredients, you’ll be able to create brownies so special no one will guess they came from a mix.
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S’more Brownies
1 18- to 22-ounce package brownie mix
6 graham crackers
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
8 1.5-ounce bars milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, break graham crackers into 1-inch pieces and toss with miniature marshmallows and milk chocolate. Set s’more mixture aside.
Bake brownies for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove; sprinkle the s’more mixture evenly over the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 20 servings.
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Cheesecake Brownies
1 18- to 22-ounce package brownie mix
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 large egg
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Swirl together using a knife or skewer.
Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 20 servings.
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Low-Fat Rocky Road Brownies
1 package reduced-fat fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch baking pan size)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup marshmallow creme
1/4 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions; stir in pecans. Spread batter into a 13x9-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Cool on a wire rack.
In a saucepan, combine marshmallow creme, milk, butter, cocoa and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl; beat in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over marshmallows. Makes 2 dozen.
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Pantry Pointers
To easily cut brownies, cool them completely and use a plastic knife or table knife.
The Practical Pantry ©2006 Tammy P. Olson
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