Brownie Mix-Ins

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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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.

For a from-scratch recipe, click here.

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!

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Want To Learn More?

Think that brownie mix-ins sound good? Check out some great recipes for cookie-mix ins and get even more mix-in ideas!

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jkamer

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I have been baking brownies from scratch for quite a few years now and have been experimenting with different add-ins and toppings. My current fave is 1/2 pkg of Reese's mini unwrapped pnut butter chocolate cups and 1/2 pkg of white chocolate chips. The Reese's give a great little surprise to your taster, and the white chips don't melt, resulting in a crunch that some mistake for nuts. (I'm allergic to nuts). For a topper, nothing beats a 70 to 80 % cacao or so salted chocolate bar. Usually use 6 to 8 oz of chocolate, and put it on the still-warm brownies..

Aug 17, 2012 at 6:25 PM