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Hello Friends!
This past weekend we celebrated a special birthday. Rob turned 48!!! I made him this yummy chocolate layer cake (it had raspberry jam in the middle: ). He loved it.
If you're looking for the recipe I will direct you to the cake mix isle at the grocery store. It's a Pillsbury box mix and it was delicious! Frosting came out of a can too. I just added some sprinkles and viola!
No shame here : )
My husband is a no frills guy. He's about as down to Earth as they come. He loves dinners at home, getting a small regular coffee in the morning (no flavored stuff for him!), and working out in the garage. Our lives revolve around the simple things.
And I love that ♥
Make a wish! ♥
My point is that wonderful things can come out of a box mix.
Not everything has to be a full sha-bang from scratch all the time.
Here is one of my favorite brownie recipes using a box mix and chocolate mint candies.
I always make these in February.
Enjoy!!
Originally posted January 24, 2018
I love decorating for Valentines Day! ♥
All the pink and red hearts look so pretty against the January snow. The colors instantly brighten my days (which lately have been cold and dreary...)
I made this little set up on my coffee table today. What do you think? I'm smiling, how about you?
And speaking of Valentine's Day, we are only a few weeks away! I was trying to think of some special treats to bake and I remembered these brownies I made for Christmas .
Chocolate + mint = perfection! ♥
All you need is a brownie mix and a package of Andes chocolates.
Bake your brownies as you normally would.
*side note, my friend Billie Jo taught me to always add an extra egg to brownie mix to make them more cake-like. I always do this and they come out great every time! Less gooey and more delicious!
Just sayin...*
While they are baking, unwrap the chocolates because you will need them as soon as the brownies are done.
(I ate a few along the way...who wouldn't, right? : )
When done, remove the brownies from the oven and immediately cover them with the chocolates (in a single layer). Within a few seconds the chocolate will begin to melt.
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With a spatula, smear the melted minty chocolate over the brownies Willy Wonka style, so it's nice and smooth ♥
Set aside to cool completely. I put mine in the fridge so it would set faster ♥
Once completely cooled and the chocolate is hardened, use a serrated knife to cut the brownies.
What you are left with is a delicious chocolate brownie with a thick layer of chocolate mint on top!
Definitely Valentines day appropriate! ♥♥
Make them for your loved ones and Enjoy!
Have a great day friends! We are half way to Friday! I hope these brownies last till then.
( probably not : )
xoxo
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