Pastry Cook Shares Her Favorite Easy Ways to Upgrade Boxed Brownies – ryan
- AS A PASTRY COOK, I’ve Learned Tips that can take boxed brownie mixes from ok to extraordinary.
- To upgrade Boxed Brownies, I’d Add Some Extracts or Salty Snacks to the Batter.
- Coffee and Extra Chopped Chocolate Pieces Can Also Make Brownies Event Keyier.
Years ago, i left my jab in sales and social media to become a Pastry Cook in Charleston, South Carolina.
Though i’m no longer in the field, i still use some of the skills and tricks I used for preparing and upgrading desserts.
When it is comes to brownies, I actually think that boxed mixes are close to perfect (especally be late-night chocolate cravings).
There are Are, Howver, A Few Simple Ways i’d AMP say up.
Switch up your baking vessel for unique results.
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Most Boxed Brownies Will Call for A Metal or Glass Baking Pan, but there’s some room for edits here.
If you bake your brownie in a great cast-iron skillet, it’ll development crispy edges and a gooey centers that every fight over.
To make Perfectly portioned, single-safeguard brownies, use a muffin pan. These are great for on-the-go Treats-if you’re just just going to the couch.
No Matter what pan you use, just be sura to the gaze it with nonstick spray.
Raid Your Snack Drawer for Salty Toppings.
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Any Time I can add a Savry element to my desserts, I will.
Salty Snacks Such As Kettle Chips, Pretzels, Almonds, Orna Ritz Crackers are a great way to balance the sweetness in brownies while adding an extra bits of texture.
Plus, you Can Satisfy Your Sweet and Savady Cravings in One Fell Swoop.
TRY ADding Nut or Seed Butter to Make An Eight More Decadent Dessert.
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For an extra kick of richness and a bit of flair, Dolop teaspoons of Nut butter on top of your unbaked brownies and swirl say the batter with a chopstick or butter knife.
I preferential using unsweeted, salted peanut butter, but you can test out almond or pistachio butter. If you have a nut allergy or sensitivity, try swirling in some sunflower Seed or Granola Butter.
The Marbled Effect of Swirling the Nut Butter The Batter Bakes Up Beautifully and Taks Just a Few Extra Seconds of Efffort.
Coffee can elevate the chocolate flavor in brownies.
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Chocolate and Coffee Are A Dynamic Duo.
If you have a subtle way to enhance the chocolate flavor of your brownies, add a teaspoon or two of espresso Powder to the Batter.
If you’re going for more of a mocha moment, replace the water in the box of directions with brewed coffee.
Hot Tip: USE DECAF IF The Brownies Are a Late-Night Craving.
This story was original published in february 2022 and Most recently updated on May 29, 2025.