Recently, I searched, “How to make boxed brownies better” looking for box brownies hacks. I stumbled across a simple hack that I have since coined as my “Crack Brownies”.
This boxed brownies hack has since become one of my favorite family dessert recipes, especially for the holidays.
I’ve inherited the title of “Family Fudge Maker” from my Mawmaw and it’s definitely a Christmas must-have for most of my family members on my mom’s side.
Mawmaw’s fudge is so decadent.
Dare I say that I like these brownies even better?
They are positively sinful.
*UPDATE: Since originally posting this recipe in 2019, it has gone viral on Pinterest several times.
And I totally get why they keep going viral, they’re SO easy to make and every single person who tried them LOVES them!
These crack brownies with sweetened condensed milk are officially the best brownies I have ever tasted.
And probably the easiest too. They’re basically just poke brownies with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips.
I prefer to always bake my crack brownies in this glass 9×13 pan from Amazon.
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If you’ve never heard of poke brownies or poke cake before, it’s exactly what it sounds. It’s a cake or brownies that you poke holes in after baking and pour a topping over so that it seeps into the center. Talk about ooey gooey deliciousness.
I dare you to try them and tell me otherwise. Hint… You won’t!!
This recipe has now gone viral on Pinterest multiple times and with good reason…
They really are THAT GOOD, y’all.
If you haven’t made these sinful brownies yet, then what the heck are you waiting for?!
You’ll never make box brownies without sweetened condensed milk again.
Here’s my crack brownies condensed milk recipe.
baking must haves
CRACK BROWNIES RECIPE NOTES:
You can use any combination of brownies and chips that you want.
I’ve made several batches now and my favorite combination has been dark chocolate brownies with milk chocolate chips. They melted into the most incredible ooey gooey dessert I’ve ever tasted.
Top these crack brownies with ice cream, they are the closest thing your tastebuds will get to heaven.
If you don’t like gooey brownies, then go with a traditional brownie mix (like pictured above) and follow the instructions for cake-like brownies.
Personally, I don’t think this version comes anywhere near close to the gooey version, but my hubby prefers this style. To each your own!
If you have a Christmas party coming up, consider giving this delicious dessert a try!
Crack Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 Box Brownie Mix (These are my favorite)
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Whole Eggs
- 1/2 Can Sweetened condensed milk (This is the only brand I use)
- 1/2 Bag Milk chocolate chips (Here's my favorite brand)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake brownies according to instructions on box.
- Once baked (toothpick should come out clean!) poke holes throughout baked brownies with a knife.
- While brownies are hot, pour 1/2 a can of sweetened condensed milk over brownies. Use a spatula to spread milk evenly.
- Sprinkle 1/2 a bag of milk chocolate chips on top.
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No need to bake again. Once fully cooked, add your topping and just let your brownies sit.
Any brownies you want!
I don’t see why not! Try it out and let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Another great brownie hack for yummy and gooey boxed brownies is adding (…sounds gross but wait for it) a big cup of mayonnaise! If you think about it, Mayo is made with oil and eggs so it makes them very moist. When my boys were growing up all their friends always begged me to make what they called, “God Brownies” (because they’re so good lol) To this day whenever their friends visit, I’m still asked to make them.