A shortcut ingredient makes chewy, fudgy brownies.

This no-hassle recipe will satisfy those chocolate cravings and is a great recipe when you need a dessert fast.

What Are Cake Mix Brownies?

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Cake mix brownies turn a standard store-bought chocolatecake mixinto delectable brownies in about 30 minutes from start to finish.

What is the difference between a cake mix and a brownie mix?

Those store-bought mixes aim to make a cake soft and fluffy and brownies denser and chewier.

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Luckily, adjusting a cake mix into brownies is quick and easy.

How To Make Cake Mix Brownies

Step 1:Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Stir this mixture with a rubber spatula until the batter comes together.

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Keep in mind that the batter will be thick.

Add chocolate chips to this mix, and fold them into the batter.

Use your spatula to spread the mix evenly in the baking dish.

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It will help spread the batter quickly and easily without the thick batter sticking to the spatula.

They are also excellent as is or with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

1(15.25 oz.)

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Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with pan spray, or line the baking dish with parchment paper.

The batter will be thick.

Add chocolate chips:

Stir chocolate chips into the batter until evenly combined.

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Bake brownies:

Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Let brownies cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes before cutting and serving.

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