9 Dessert Recipes That Start With a Box of Brownie Mix

Recipe: Brownie Cookies

You'll never have to choose between brownies and cookies again with this fudgy dessert recipe that starts with a box of brownie mix. These cookies are dense and chewy, just like a brownie, but their edges have the crisp bite we all love from cookies.

Recipe: Chocolate Trifle

This recipe, first published in our December 1993 issue, has been a fan favorite for years. It also happens to be incredibly simple to make, with boxed brownie mix, whipped topping, toffee candy bars, and instant pudding.

Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

Your favorite candy can also be your favorite bar. These triple-layer bars are the ideal treat for bake sales, neighbors, or any weeknight when you have a sweet tooth. Plus, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days, perfect for drop-in guests or last-minute dinner parties.

Recipe: Brownie Trifle

There's no dessert more festive for the holiday season than a trifle, and no guest will know how easy it was to throw together. Coffee liqueur brushed on the warm brownies while cooling adds an extra festive touch. 

Recipe: Banana Brownie Sticky Toffee Puddings

These single-serve puddings are party-perfect. We like serving them in jars so they're easy to transport and hold. But small sundae bowls would work, too.

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cake 

Mississippi Mud Cake is a classic Southern sheet cake, filled with marshmallows and chopped pecans and covered in a rich chocolate frosting. This recipe offers a shortcut to the family favorite using boxed brownie mix and store-bought chocolate frosting. 

Recipe: Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Boxed brownies create the perfect vehicle for your next ice cream sandwich. The chewy brownies retain their texture and support the ice cream perfectly without dominating the entire dish. Play around and swap the vanilla ice cream with your favorite flavor. 

Recipe: Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting

The Home Edit's Easy Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting starts with a box of fudge brownie mix and the holiday flavor mix-ins take it over the top from there. This recipe is a Christmas dessert miracle that comes together in an hour. 

Recipe: Chocolate Bundt Cake

This Bundt cake recipe combines boxed brownie mix with boxed cake mix for an indulgent dessert that tastes nothing less than homemade. In a decorative Bundt pan, this show-stopping dessert will turn heads at a potluck or party.