I was hosting a fun Mexican-themed cocktail party and needed a quick dessert. Dressing up an ordinary boxed brownie mix made life easy and delicious! —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville,
Ingredients
- 1 package fudge brownie mix (13×9-inch pan size)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- additional ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
- Whisk together brownie mix and spices. Transfer mixture to a 1-qt. glass jar. Top with chocolate chips. Cover and store in a cool dry place up to 3 months.
- To prepare brownies, preheat oven to 350°. Whisk eggs, oil and water until blended. Gradually add chocolate chips and brownie mix, mixing well. Spread into a greased 13×9-in. baking pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
