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Use Up Leftover Party Snacks in These Everything But the Kitchen Sink Brownies

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at LSU chapter.

In my opinion, brownies are baked good royalty. They’re more satisfying than cookies, aren’t as messy as cupcakes, and have the mood-improving power of chocolate and carbs. As an avid consumer of brownies, I always try to shake things up with new toppings or a hybrid recipe. This “everything but the kitchen sink” recipe breathes life into the plain brownie with some college student junk food staples.

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Brownies

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 55 minutesServings:12 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Robert Sciambra

    Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a cupcake pan with cooking spray or butter. Gather your ingredients.

  2. Robert Sciambra

    Combine melted butter, coconut oil, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to whisk very well for 1-2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until the mixture is a pale yellow color (about another minute).

  3. Robert Sciambra

    Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt, gently stirring until the ingredients are just combined. Avoid over-beating so the brownies don’t come out too cakey.

  4. Robert Sciambra

    Gently fold in crushed pretzels, popcorn, chips, and Twix bar crumbles. If it looks like a mess, don’t worry. You’re doing things right.

  5. Robert Sciambra

    Scoop batter into the cupcake pan so the molds are filled a little more than halfway. Then, sprinkle the tops with the Chips Ahoy and Oreo crumbs. I used Chips Ahoy on half and Oreo on the other, but you can combine them if you want.

  6. Robert Sciambra

    Bake for 15-20 minutes. If you are testing the brownies with a toothpick, they should come out dirty for optimal fudge. Remove and allow them to cool to room temperature before you take them out of the molds. Enjoy!

I always say "just do what makes you happy," and food makes me happy. Eating it, making it, writing about it, it's all good. I also love reading, volleyball, tennis, and spending time with loved ones.