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Food & Recipes

The Cheap, Easy, and Seriously Simple Way to Make Boxed Brownie Mix Taste SO Much Better

By Linnea Zielinski

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There’s nothing wrong with using boxed brownie mix! Don’t let anyone convince you that you have to make yours from scratch–unless you have the time and you’re interested in doing it.

The truth is, you can fudge a fancy brownie recipe with just boxed brownie mix and one other ingredient. The woman behind the blog All Things Thrifty has been doing this for years, and someone asks her for the recipe every time she makes them. You’ll see why.

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Half of the prepared brownie mix is put into a baking dish, and that’s where things get magical. She breaks apart two Hershey’s Symphony bars, filled with crunchy toffee bits, and layers them on top of the brownie batter. Then she just uses the reserved half of the batter to cover up the chocolate bars.

Before you know it, rich toffee-studded brownies come out of the oven. They look like you slaved away baking the rich chocolate batter by hand, and your guests will be none the wiser–unless you generously decide to share your secret.

Get the full recipe and step-by-step directions from All Things Thrifty

And if you do feel like making brownie batter from scratch, these recipes are sure to wow even the biggest chocolate lover in your life.

  1. Brownie Recipes Turtle Poke

    Poke Turtle Brownies: Using the poke cake method on brownies means all that gooey caramel soaks into the brownies, making them super moist and fudgy. Get the recipe from The Recipe Critic. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/211598882469628369/" target="blank">Pinterest_

  2. Brownie Recipes Cookie Oreo Fudge

    Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie & Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar: When you can't decide between cookies and brownies, just choose both. Get the recipe from Kevin & Amanda. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/407786941236953279/" target="blank">Pinterest_

  4. Brownie Recipes Super Fudgy Double Chocolate

    Super-Fudgy Double Chocolate Brownies: This one's for the fans of the gooey center and the crisp edge pieces; it strikes the perfect balance. Get the recipe from Eat Well 101. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/2814818494164487/" target="blank">Pinterest_

  5. Brownie Recipes Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies: If you thought swirled frozen yogurt was good, just wait until your first bite of this beauty. Get the recipe from Roxana's Home Baking. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/56787645279584724/" target="blank">Pinterest_

  6. Brownie Recipes Nutella Fudge

    Nutella Fudge Brownies: Warning: These brownies are so fudgy and decadent, you may never enjoy a regular brownie ever again. Get the recipe from Life, Love and Sugar. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/218283913167357052" target="blank">Pinterest_

  8. Brownie Recipes Bacon Caramel

    Bacon-Caramel Brownies: Candied with a little brown sugar, bacon goes surprisingly well with desserts like this one. After all, when was bacon ever wrong? Get the recipe from Bakerita. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/48343395976630452/" target="blank">Pinterest_

  9. Brownie Recipes Rolo Stuffed

    Rolo-Stuffed Brownies: Why make your own caramel when you can pop in a ready-made option in a matter of seconds? This is one shortcut we're sweet on. Get the recipe from The First Year. via <a href="" target="blank">Pinterest_

  10. Brownie Recipes Smores

    Peanut Butter Cup-Stuffed S'mores Brownies: All the fun and deliciousness of campfire s'mores, absolutely no bonfire or grill required. Get the recipe from Melanie Makes. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/250301691766896853/" target="blank">Pinterest_

  12. Brownie Recipes Salted Caramel Stuffed

    Salted Caramel-Stuffed Brownies: This caramel creates its own delicious, full-bodied layer instead of running. The secret: condensed milk! Get the recipe from Recipe Tin Eats. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/56787645279282523/" target="blank">Pinterest_

  13. Brownie Recipes Tiramisu

    Tiramisu Brownies: Cheesecake pudding soaks into the coffee-spiked lady fingers, mimicking the classic Italian dessert right on top of your brownie. Get the recipe from Inside Bru Crew Life. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/155655730847722885/" target="blank">Pinterest_

  14. Brownie Recipes Samoas

    Samoas Brownies: Keep this recipe on-hand for when the Girl Scout cookies season ends and your cookies have been devoured in two weeks flat. Get the recipe from Broma Bakery. via <a href="http://bromabakery.com/2014/12/samoas-brownies.html" target="blank">Pinterest_

  16. Brownie Recipes Peppermint Mocha

    Peppermint Mocha Brownies: If stuffing your brownies with layers of Oreo cookies and mini York peppermint patties is wrong, we don't want to be right. Get the recipe from Money Saving Sisters. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/45739752443415245/" target="blank">Pinterest_

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