I was hosting a Mexican-themed cocktail party and needed dessert. Dressing up an ordinary brownie mix made life easy and delicious!
—Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, NY
Takes: 30 min. Makes: 24 brownies
1 pkg. fudge brownie mix (13x9-in. pan size)
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ancho chili pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together brownie mix and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil and water until blended. Gradually add the chocolate chips and brownie mix to the egg mixture, mixing well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
2. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
1 brownie: 173 cal., 10g fat (3g sat. fat), 16mg chol., 92mg sod., 21g carb. (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g pro.