8 Ways to Hack A Box Of Brownie Mix

Updated on Sep. 24, 2024

Hack your basic box brownie with these genius recipes. For delicious, chocolatey desserts, it doesn't get much easier than this!

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Lay on the Frosting

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: An easy way to upgrade your boxed brownie mix is by loading it with layers of frosting. Our stacked up Cheesecake Brownie Squares rely on a sweet cream cheese frosting to give an extra boost.
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Toffee Brownie Trifle

Total Time 45 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This decadent combination of pantry items is a terrific way to dress up a brownie mix. Try this trifle with other flavors of pudding or substitute your favorite candy bar. It tastes great with low-fat and sugar-free products, too. —Wendy Bennett, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars

Total Time 50 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. —Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon
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Brownie Cheesecake

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: It may look fancy, but this cheesecake is so simple. The secret is the speedy crust—it's from a packaged brownie mix! You don't need to be an experienced cook to make the elegant chocolate swirls on top ;anyone can do it. —Janet Brunner, Burlington, Kentucky
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Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

Total Time 45 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: A brownie mix base makes this a simple treat that will appeal to adults and children alike. Creamy peanut butter, crunchy nuts and crisp cereal make the bars fun to bite into. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida
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Brownie Mix Cookies

Total Time 25 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate chips and brownie mix cookies pack a rich chocolate taste while remaining simple to make. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar gives them their inviting crackled appearance. —Ellen Govertsen, Wheaton, Illinois


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Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

Total Time 40 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I created these dairy-free chocolaty peanut bars, and my kids and their friends can’t get enough! —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas

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