Angela’s XOXO Shortbread Brownies

It seems that everyone loves brownies. This version has a buttery crust, with a sweet finish thanks to the touch of candy on top.

—ANGELA KAMAKANA BAPTISTA HILO, HI



PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 45 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 16 SERVINGS


2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup cold butter, cubed

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)

8 striped chocolate kisses, unwrapped

8 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

1/2 cup M&M’s Minis

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

2. Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions; spread over crust. Bake 23-28 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake). Immediately top with kisses and M&M’s, spacing evenly and pressing down lightly to adhere. Cool in pan on a wire rack.