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I recently learned something new about my desserts…
They can be used just like money in certain situations.
My oldest son has been using desserts in trades to get more/better lunches at school.
At lunch time, he gives anyone who wants a “taste” of the sweets…
then whoever will trade him the best lunch item, gets the goodies.
So far he has gotten pizza, garlic bread, and a plate of french fries.
I haven’t decided whether to be upset that he is trading away his lunch that I lovingly made,
or happy because so many of his friends are wanting my sweets…
For now I am going with happy because everyone likes good reviews of the things they make.
It is just like getting comments on this blog from someone who made your recipe and loved it.
Which by the way, I LOVE to hear from you guys when that happens.
Totally makes my day…just sayin:-)
If you are looking for a fast and easy brownie to take to any picnics or family gatherings,
these Fluffernutter Fudge Brownies have your name written all over them.
Chocolate brownies made from a box…or get jiggy and make one from scratch if you like….whatev.
I’m kind of a box mix girl for now. But only because of convenience.
Then whip up an easy fudge from chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk
and fill it with whatever candy floats your boat.
My boat is always floating with marshmallows and Reese’s candies.
Something about that peanut butter and marshmallow stuff that just gets me every single time.
Last week I made a pan of these for our church picnic…
and the only thing that came home from the picnic was a plate of crumbs.
Love it when that happens.
Of course my son wasn’t too happy because then he didn’t have anything to barter with on Monday.
He actually had to eat his own lunch that day.
I guess he forgot about the cookies in the freezer. Ooops!
Any of these Reese’s treats would make good picnic food too:
Chocolate brownies topped with a marshmallow, peanut butter cup fudge...grab a cup of milk because you are going to need it.
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix (13×9 pan size)
1 c. snack sized Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped (about 12)
1 c. miniature Reese's Pieces
2 c. marshmallows
2 c. chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare brownies according to the 2 egg directions on the back of the box. Bake about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a saucepan combine the chocolate chips and milk. Heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool 2 minutes. Stir the marshmallows, peanut butter cups, and pieces in by hand gently. Spoon on top of the brownies and spread out. Let cool until set.
- Work quickly with the fudge because it will set up very quickly.
Note:
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*Disclosure: Reese’s is NOT sponsoring this post. I just really love the Reese’s products, and I love to share any chance I get.
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
Mmmmmm, these look awesome. Right up my alley!!
No way. I just posted a fluffernutter smoothie! In 3+ years of recipes, I have NEVER posted something with that title and the very first post I clicked on from my reader was yours – it was meant to be. Your brownies look scrumptious!
I adore fluffernutter anything!! That smoothie sounds awesome!!!
Fluffernutter AND fudge?! Totally awesome!! I am digging these brownies and wouldn’t trade them even for my all-time fave, pizza
Looks amazing! I can’t wait to try them for my next family BBQ!
Hahaha I lovet the bartering. That’s so funny. And smart, be careful of him!
These brownies are amazing!
You are killing me at 10:00 at nite!! Pinned it and will make it soon!! Thanks
haha! Sorry for the yumminess late at night! Thanks for the pin!!!
These look Amazing !
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I love your sons way of thinking so look at it like he must have the most “wanted ” lunch item
He knows how to get the job done ..LOL!
He is too smart for his own good sometimes:-)
These look and sound super!!
I’ll make my own brownies and use your top. I even have condensed milk in the freezer ready to be used (I make myself)
BTW – I like your son. Clever boy
Oh I bet these would be even better with homemade condensed milk. Definitely let me know how that turns out:-)
Thanks so much for hosting!
I think using brownies for currency is smart! These look fantastic, by the way, I can’t wait to try them!
Now if only other places took brownies for money, I would be in business:-) I hope you try them and love them too:-)
Yum Yum!
Oh my!! Another great recipe idea. Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch!! I hope you will link up again. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
Jocelyn, it’s only because your son gets to sample all of your treats that he’s able to trade away at school. I know if you were to send some of these my way, I wouldn’t trade even a crumb for $1,000! Well maybe $1,000 but I’d split the proceeds with you and beg you to send me more. I’ll be featuring these at Thursday’s Treasures this week, and the party will be starting at 8pm (new time) Wed night! Can’t wait to see what you bring this week. Pinned.
Instead of cut up snack sized (foil wrapped) reeses® miniature cups, you can subsititute (unwrapped) reeses® mini peanut butter cups, without cutting them. I’m sure they will work just fine. In any recipe that calls for peanut butter cups.
Yes, those would work just as well. Some recipes I like the bigger peanut butter cups for more peanut butter taste though
Ever tried “moose tracks”® ice cream before? It has (what appears to be) those mini reeses® peanut butter cups in em.