Hugs 'n' Kisses Brownie
Quick Cooking
"When I needed a dessert in a hurry, I dressed up a brownie mix with on-hand ingredients to come up with this impressive treat," says Kristi Van Batavia of Kansas City, Missouri.
SERVINGS: 10-12
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing
Ingredients:
- 1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1-1/2 cups vanilla or white chips
- 14 to 16 milk chocolate kisses
- 14 to 16 striped chocolate kisses
- 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
Directions:
In a large bowl, stir brownie mix, egg, oil and water until well blended. Fold in 1 cup vanilla chips.
Pour into a greased 9-in. heart-shaped or round springform pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2-in. from the side of pan comes out clean.
Let stand for 10 minutes; alternate milk chocolate and striped kisses around edge of pan with points toward center. Melt shortening and remaining chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over brownie. Cool completely. Remove sides of springform pan. Yield: 10-12 servings.