Family Recipes 12 ways to dress up brownie mix Whether you use a mix from a box or prepare your own favorite brownie recipe, these add-ins will turn ordinary brownies into bars worthy of the dessert table at your holiday party! By Lisa Foust Prater Lisa Foust Prater Lisa Foust Prater is the Family & Farmstead Editor for Successful Farming, sharing interesting family features, heartfelt editorial columns, and important health and safety information. Her favorite thing about her job is meeting interesting people, learning their stories, and sharing them with our readers.Lisa started her career with Successful Farming magazine in 1999, working primarily for the web team and writing product reviews for the magazine. She later wrote for the Living the Country Life magazine and website and has written and edited several cookbooks and other books for Successful Farming and Living the Country Life. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 7, 2022 Close 1. Mountains of mint Stir chopped chocolate-covered mint bars into the brownie mix, and sprinkle a few on top for a delicious mint-chocolate treat. 3 classic holiday recipes 2. Cherry cordial Stir dried cherries and chunks of delicious dark chocolate into brownie batter made from a box mix, bake as directed, and enjoy the sweet-tart taste of a cherry cordial! Save room for pie: Our favorite recipes 3. Have s'more brownies! Who doesn't love s'mores? Enjoy the flavor of this classic campfire treat in brownie form by folding mini marshmallows and graham cereal into the batter. 4. Malt shop memories You're either a shake person or a malt person. And malt people will flip for these brownies! Mix malt powder into the brownie batter, then fold in chopped chocolate-covered malted milk balls. 5. Praline brownies Cut store-bought or homemade caramels into bits, and fold into the brownie batter, along with pecan halves or pieces. You'll simultaneously add elements of crunch and gooeyness into your brownies. Pecans Made Holiday Memories 6. Peanut butter cup yumminess Cut bite-sized peanut butter cups into halves or fourths, and fold into your brownie mix. These little cups of deliciousness were just made to go into brownies! Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and our peanut butter-hot fudge sauce, below, and you'll be in peanut butter-chocolate heaven! Frozen peanut butter pie 7. Sweet citrus crunch Candied fruits, nuts, and chocolate go together like a dream! Fold coarsely chopped hazelnuts and bits of candied orange peel into your brownie batter. Any nuts and candied fruit will do! 8. Espresso, in brownie form Whether it's cinnamon-flavored coffee, chocolate-covered espresso beans, or these cinnamon espresso brownies, you'll feel warm and cozy when you enjoy this flavor combination! Mix ground cinnamon into the brownie batter, then fold in espresso beans -- or better yet -- chocolate-covered espresso beans. Serve with your favorite coffee drink! Frozen coco-coffee bites 9. Macaroon mish-mash Cookies inside of brownies? Why not? Cut macaroons into bite-sized pieces and fold into brownie batter, along with slivered almonds. This is a great way to use day-old macaroons! 10. Banana split brownies Kids of all ages will love this unique take on the banana split! Fold peanuts, banana slices, and quartered strawberries into the brownie batter. Serve with ice cream, marshmallow topping, and, of course, a cherry on top! 6 frozen treats for hot days 11. Black and white and tasty all over Fold white chocolate chips and chunks of dark chocolate into your brownie batter, for triple the chocolate! It's every chocolate-lover's dream! 12. Raspberry swirl Raspberries can turn even an ordinary brownie into a decadent dessert. Fold fresh raspberries into the brownie batter, and pour into your pan. Add strips of raspberry preserves across the top of the batter, and run a butter knife up and down in the opposite direction for a swirled look. Apple, rhubarb, and raspberry pie with almond star crust Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit