These rich, fudgy cupcakes are the best of both worlds - brownies and candy bars.
I have an insatiable sweet-tooth.
I didn't even bother giving up dessert for Lent because I know it would be a lost cause. All the more reason, why I should have given it up, right? I have tried it in the past, but each time, I have failed. So this year, I decided not to set myself up for failure. Instead, I decided to give up going for seconds...and snacking. My progress thus far is for another day...I digress as usual.
Baking is my therapy. Everyone who knows me can attest to that. Baking centers me and without fail, it sets me in a good mood. Dessert is definitely my best friend...and my worst enemy. I am sure some most of you can agree on that.
On that note, I adjusted the measurements and used only half the brownie mix so this recipe should make about half a dozen cupcakes. Now you won't have a bunch of cupcakes whispering your name at night to go eat them. After all, it is all about moderation right?
Candy Bar Brownie Cupcakes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped chocolate candy bars (your favorite, I used Snickers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line cupcake tin.
- In a large bowl combine cake mix, oil, water and eggs. Once all ingredients are incorporated and the batter is thickened, fold in chopped candies.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin, you should get 6 cupcakes out of the entire batter. Bake for about 25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Toodles,
Tammy<3
Barbara says
Well, Catherine, there are times I'm relieved I'm not a chocoholic! This is even making ME drool. Of course, I must save the recipe for my kids and grandkids...what a hit it will be!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
I completely hear you on cupcakes whispering your name in the middle of the night. Happens to me every time! I'm sure I'd love these cupcakes too... chocolate + snickers candy = heaven!
Jennie @ Little Girl Designs says
These look so delicious! I'm good if I go one day without some chocolate. !! Pinning this to my dessert board. 🙂
Medeja says
I think I would also use Snickers 🙂 and I wouldn't mind a big bunch of them 😀
kita says
Could I get a better combo?? Because these sound dangerously good!
Big Daddy Dave says
Tammy, We will be in trouble when my wife sees this recipe! She loves brownies and she loves Snicker's candy bars! I can only hope that she holds herself to half a batch like you did... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
sandie says
You make the most wonderful foods!
nipponnin says
Ooooh! Looks great! I think I would use snickers too, my husband loved the candy bar.
Louise says
You're so funny Tammy. You sound like my daughter who rarely bakes anything sweet for fear that she will eat them all, lol...Mind you, she has two children who would happily help her. I'll have to suggest to her to bake half the recipes or to freeze them!
This Brownie Cupcakes strikes all kinds of yummy chords, brownies, cupcakes and candy, oh my!
Thanks for sharing, Tammy...Hi to Mom:)
Living the Gourmet says
Smart girl, Louise! Of course not baking isn't really an option with LTG in my life. Cest la vie! 😉
We freeze some our goodies too. It's actually a nice idea because some nights when I don't feel like baking, I can just pull it out of the freezer.
Thank you for your sweet words. Have a wonderful day. xoxo
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Tammy,
What a great idea to add the candy to these delicious brownies. I have given up chocolate for Lent and that is so hard as I LOVE chocolate...but I do have a box of brownie mix in the pantry waiting till lent is over, so I will save this recipe for then. The Snickers is a great candy bar to use as it has nuts with the brownie mix must be amazing. I am printing this one out...Have a great relaxing day, Thanks for sharing...
Dottie 🙂
Living the Gourmet says
Ahhhh I know how difficult that must be, Dottie!! I can't go a day without chocolate :3 ...I'm terrible!
Wishing you all the best during Lent. I can't wait for your to try these! ^_^
xo,
Tammy