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
what's baking?? says
This looks absolutely delicious! Now you make me crave for something chocolaty!
tanna says
LOL! I'm with you, Tammy. No need to set myself up for failure. 😉 These sound decadently delicious. Moderation? What's that? blessings ~ tanna
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I can't give up sweets either 🙂 ESpecially if these cupcakes were in the house. YUM
Bonnie Hunter says
Oh, these look delicious. I didn't give up sweets for lent either. Lucky us!
Best,
Bonnie
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
They are so chocolatey and divine!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
I can't imagine giving up desserts on any day of the year! These cupcakes certainly look marvelous!
Comedy Plus says
Oh these look great Tammy. Fattening, but who cares.
Have a fabulous day. 🙂
Chiara says
what a delicious dessert Tammy , I love cupcakes ! Have a nice day my dear, xoxo
Living the Gourmet says
Thank you, Chiara!! xo
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
Brownies + candy bars, baked in adorable cupcake form....what more could anyone want?? I absolutely love these!! Baking is my therapy too...just turns a crazy day into a happy one, like nothing else can! 🙂 Pinned!
Ginny Hartzler says
Oh my gosh!!! I am printing this one. So great it only makes six! We have a small family. I will use Milky Ways. I think I will make them for Easter Sunday.
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
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
nipponnin says
Ooooh! Looks great! I think I would use snickers too, my husband loved the candy bar.
sandie says
You make the most wonderful foods!
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
kita says
Could I get a better combo?? Because these sound dangerously good!
Medeja says
I think I would also use Snickers 🙂 and I wouldn't mind a big bunch of them 😀
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. 🙂
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!
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!
GiGi Eats says
I would TOTALLY throw TWIX or Reese's Pieces into this!!! 🙂
Susan G. says
Oh Yum! Another dessert recipe to try! I'm not a chocoholic but a dessert-aholic. 🙂
Well off to make hubby his Chocolate Chip Cookies...we do not run out...ever! And it's been 40 years of the same cookies! I'm always looking for a new dessert to spice up things in between all those cookies he eats!
Glad I found you! 🙂
Alida says
This is so luxurious and delicious. My family is obsessed with chocolate and they would much love this! Bravissima!
Reeni says
Yes! Baking is great stress relief! And eating the results is too. These are so fudgy and delectable looking! I would tuck some peanut butter cups into mine! xoxo
Angie says
It looks absolutely delicious!! I'm visiting your lovely blog from Thursday Favorite Things bloghop.
Thanks
Angie
PS - I also wanted to invite you to link up to the CLIMB blog hop which is a month long networking hop: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2015/01/february-2015-chain-linky-climb-blog.html
Betty says
I have a hard time giving up sweets totally as well. Trying instead to practice moderation. 🙂 These look really good, and with a small batch, easy to eat only one!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Mmm yum! I'd probably go with either Twix or Milky Way (the one with only caramel filling). Sinful and a great combo of all my favorite desserts! 🙂
swathi says
Delicious cupcakes, love it, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning
Miz Helen says
Your Brownie Cupcakes look delicious! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I agree! Baking is a blessing and a curse! I love that you can make only 6! Pinning this, too! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!
Laura@ Baking in Pyjamas says
How delicious! Anything with snickers and chocolate in is a sure fire hit for me. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
Michelle says
Yum! I'm a definite chocoholic. Will have to hide the candy bars (mostly from myself) in order to make these!
Thanks for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week.
Cindy says
They look so good! I've pinned!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Sally Vandervort says
I would like to make these brownie cupcakes for a Dessert Auction...I need 18 cupcakes. Will it work to just triple this recipe given? Thanks for a quick reply...the auction is this coming weekend!!
Living the Gourmet says
Dear Sally, That should absolutely work. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy!
JP Radulski says
I like your recipes but so many ads cover the content that it's hard to read! I made these brownies with Heath Bars and then topped with sifted confectioner's sugar--excellent!