Dollar Tree Rapid Brownie Baker Review

As you know, I LOVE the Dollar Tree.  Over the past few months I have been finding several items that help you make your food faster. I have been curious enough to buy and try them out, so I can review them here on the blog.  The first one I am going to try is the Rapid Brownie Baker.  The box says it is by Rapid Brands, and that you can make the perfect brownies in under 4 minutes. 

I opened the box, and found two plastic containers.  One a microwave brownie pan, and the other container with compartments for the ingredients. (brownie mix, egg, water, and vegetable oil) 

Then I saw something that surprised me.  Do you see it too? It was really hard to take a picture, but the brownie pan is make by BETTY CROCKER.  Under the trademark spoon was the instructions that were almost identical to the back of the box.  What I was surprised about though, was nowhere on the box did it say it was from Betty Crocker.

Inside of adding the ingredients to each compartment of the the container that came in the kit, I just mixed them up in one of my Dollar Tree mixing bowls.   The directions say to put them in the ingredient container, pour into the brownie pan and stir until well blended.  I felt it was a little neater pouring the batter in the brownie pan after it was mixed.   I used this Betty Crocker mix that I also bought at the Dollar Tree.  

The box said to cook the brownies on high, for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. When the time was up, they looked a little over done. It reminded me of the texture of a mug cake.  After letting them cool for a few minutes, I cut the brownies with a plastic knife. I recently saw on a Facebook tip video that a plastic knife makes a cleaner cut. It really does!  

While the top side was a little over done, the bottom side of the brownie was really fudgy and chewy. It tasted really good with a big glass of milk. 

Overall I give this Rapid Brownie Baker a thumbs up.  They were not the "perfect" brownies like the box said, but they were still quick to make, and tasted good.  Also since it was only a dollar it is worth it the cost, because you get a really nice microwave brownie pan that you can use over and over.  Thinking I might need to go make another batch of brownies   

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Double Chocolate Snickers Brownies - Feature of the Day

Are you having or going to a Super Bowl Party?  I have to admit, Sunday will probably be a quiet night around here.  I would though, love to have some of these Double Chocolate Snickers Brownies by Just Us Four while watching the commercials.  Don't they look delicious?!  Snickers are my favorite candy bars, and the only thing that would make them better is to put them in a brownie.  Thank you so much Shannah for linking up this yummy recipe to Dare to Share!

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Butterfinger Brownies

Over the next few weeks while we are busy getting ready for the upcoming craft show and holidays, Kara is going to help me with a few guest projects.  I told her she cold even write the posts if she would like, but she is not sure she is up for it yet.  This week she shared one of the recipes she made for us to enjoy.... Butterfinger Brownies 

She made a tray of brownies (use your favorite reicpe or box mix). She also smashed 6-8 mini Butterfingers we had leftover from Halloween.  For the filling she chose white frosting. 

She cut the brownies into squares and frosted half of them.  She then sprinkled the smashed Butterfingers onto the frosting.  They would be great just like this, but she decided to do just a little bit more. 

She layered a second brownie on top, and sprinkled that one with Butterfinger candy as well for double the brownie goodness. 

She served them yesterday to our Thanksgiving guests, and everyone thought they were really good.  I think we have a couple left in the fridge.  I think I am going to have to go get another one after writing this post.   

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