To the home baker with a reputation to maintain, that's a loaded question. Despite 21st-century demands on our time, a Donna Reed ideal of perfection still tugs at our sensibilities. We dream of ...

Boxed brownie mix is a staple, and there are ways to hack it to make more gourmet creations. Transform it by turning it into a crust for a dessert pizza or adding it to rice-cereal treats. Adding beer ...

There's nothing like a trusty boxed brownie mix to satisfy your sweet tooth on a moment's notice. Need proof? The store-bought shortcut is essential to these cookies, brownies, cupcakes, pies, and ...

I made brownies using mixes from brands including Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, and Betty Crocker. The brownies from Kodiak Cakes' mix had a grainy texture and lacked chocolate flavor. The Ghirardelli mix ...

This is a shortcut brownie recipe, perfect for when you just want to pull something together quickly, without the need for whisking and folding. All you need is a food processor and about 10 minutes.