Brownie Mix-Ins
5 Upgrades for Grocery Store Brownie Mix

August 17, 2012

Continuing on last week's coverage of cookie mix-in ideas come baking aisle cravings, we're bringing you a few great ideas for when the craving calls for something a bit more chocolatey: brownies.

This week, we'll focus on all of the nutty, chocolatey, fruity options you can use to update your go-to box of brownie mix. While there are options on the type of brownie mix you use, with baking aisle choices ranging from chocolate chunk to family style, adding your own mix-ins will prevent any of those rich, chocolatey treats from ever becoming one note.

Like last week, all of these recipes are based off of a regular box of brownie mix. In this case, Duncan Hines Family Style Brownie Mix is the base mix we are using. Feel free to swap in your favorite box of brownie mix or make these recipes with a homemade brownie batter.

What's your favorite brownie mix-in? Let us know in the comments section!

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Brownies with Chipotle-Cherry Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cherry preserves
1/4 teaspoon canned chipotle adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Cheesecake Brownies
Add a swirl of cheesecake mix right into the brownie batter for light, creamy addition to your trusted brownie. Warning: serve with milk!

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Rocky Road Brownies
Many people love the addition of walnuts to their brownies for an added crunch and nutty flavor. Throw in some mini marshmallows with those nuts and you have your very own rocky road brownies!

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Peppermint Brownies
Stir in some crushed candy canes for an added minty crunch to your dessert. Come holiday season, these are deliciously festive when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Candy Bar-Topped Brownies
For a gooey upgrade to your regular brownie, top the brownie batter with filled chocolate squares before popping the pan into the oven to bake. We recommend caramel- or coffee-filled chocolates for first time bakers, but this is open to experimentation.

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Peanut Butter Brownies
Add some peanut butter into your batter for a Reese's-like brownie concoction that peanut butter and chocolate lovers will adore. Top with some Reese's Pieces for even more fun!

For a from-scratch recipe, click here.