When you’re in a hurry to make dessert, here’s a mix of mixes that’s convenient and quick. The result is a big pan of rich, fudgy brownies. Friends who ask me for the recipe are delighted that it’s so easy.
—Denise Nebel, Wayland, IA
Prep: 10 min. • Bake: 30 min. Makes: 4 dozen
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Optional: Confectioners’ sugar, vanilla ice cream
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare pudding according to the package directions. Whisk in dry cake mix. Stir in chocolate chips.
2. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 30-35 minutes. If desired serve with confectioners’ sugar or ice cream.
1 brownie: 91 cal., 3g fat (2g sat. fat), 1mg chol., 86mg sod., 15g carb. (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g pro.