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Better Boxed Brownies

Name: Better Boxed Brownies (Four Topping Variations)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix, plus additional ingredients needed to prepare; 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, chilled; 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter; ½ cup mini marshmallows; ½ cup crushed candy canes; 1 cup toasted, chopped nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, or walnuts

Better Boxed Brownies elevates a basic box mix with four distinct topping combinations—peppermint, toasted marshmallow, dulce de leche, and peanut butter cup—letting you make multiple flavored brownies in a single batch.

🌍American 🏷️Dessert 🏷️Brownies 🏷️Slow cook 🏷️Peppermint 🏷️Marshmallow Dulce de leche

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Total

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

1 box brownie mix, plus additional ingredients needed to prepare
2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, chilled
2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
½ cup mini marshmallows
½ cup crushed candy canes
1 cup toasted, chopped nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, or walnuts

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Instructions

1
Spray two Suvie pans with cooking spray. Prepare brownie mix according to recipe on the box (or try our hacks in the video at the bottom of the page).
2
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and insert pan into your Suvie. Input settings, and cook now or schedule. Bottom Zone: Slow Cook High for 1 hour and 15 minutes or Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes. Top Zone: None.
3
After the cook, remove pans from Suvie. Top one pan with mini marshmallows and candy cane pieces. With a teaspoon measure, make shallow indentations in the top of the other brownies. Fill indentations with chilled sweetened condensed milk and creamy peanut butter.
4
Return pans to your Suvie and broil for 4-6 minutes, rotating halfway through, until marshmallows are toasted and other toppings are soft (watch closely as this step goes fast!)
5
Remove pans from Suvie and sprinkle toasted nuts over the peanut butter and/or sweetened condensed milk brownies, pressing gently to adhere. Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing. They will seem underdone at first, but will set as they cool.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Divide batter into four equal portions in separate bowls or quadrants of the pan to keep flavors distinct and prevent mixing.
Toast nuts before adding to enhance their flavor and ensure they stay crisp after baking.
Add marshmallows only in the final 2–3 minutes of baking to achieve toasted edges without scorching.
Chill sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter before drizzling to prevent them from sinking into the warm batter.

Substitutions

Crushed candy canes → peppermint bark or peppermint chips (same amount, fresher peppermint flavor)
Creamy peanut butter → almond butter or sunflower seed butter (1:1 ratio, dairy-free option)
Mini marshmallows → regular marshmallows, quartered (prevents over-browning)
Toasted nuts → chocolate chips or toffee bits (different texture and flavor profile)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 weeks; reheat in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.