12 Tricks And Switches To Make Your Box Brownies Better

And trick everyone into thinking they're homemade. (RE: BUZZFEED FOOD APPLICATION)

1. Cook with flavored oil

Replace canola oil with peanut or coconut oil to add extra flavor without extra ingredients.

2. Sprinkle in peppermint bark

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Presto, peppermint brownies.

3. Make them slutty

I.e. pour the batter over a layer of cookie dough and a layer of Oreos. So decadent, you probably can't have more than one. Recipe here.

4. S'mores brownies

Stir mini marshmallows and graham cracker pieces into the batter, or bake them on top. Recipe here.

5. Add extracts and spices

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Vanilla, nutmeg, whatever floats your boat.

6. Bake with soda

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Fun fact: replacing the wet ingredients with soda results in moist and spongey brownies. Recipe here.

7. Brownie parfait

Layer bits of brownie with whipped cream, ice cream and your favorite berries, cookies or candies.

8. Slap on the frosting

"If you don't have time to raise cattle to for milk and butter, store bought frosting is fine." - Ina Garten

9. Swirl batter with caramel or fudge

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Or both!

10. Add Nutella

When triple fudge isn't rich enough, call in Nutella to do the job.

11. Play with ingredient quantities

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Whether it's moist and fluffy or thick and chewy, alter the egg and oil quantities to get your ideal brownie.

12. Make every piece an end piece

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For the group that wants all end pieces, look no further than a brownie pan that will do the end work for you.