"Symphony" Brownies

Judikins's Note:

A "chocoholic's" dream come true. I was looking through the brownies on the 'Zaar' this morning and found ONLY 232; so I decided to add two more that are a bit different (this and Bourbon Brownies). Hope you enjoy.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 11x7 in ...

• 1 (19 7⁄8; ounce) box Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 (7 ounce) hershey symphony milk chocolate candy bars

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, or 325 degrees for glass baking dish.
2. Lightly grease the bottom only of an 11 x 7 inch baking pan; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl prepare brownie mix according to directions on the package, using 2 eggs, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup oil.
4. Stir until smooth.
5. Spread half the batter evenly into prepared pan.
6. Unwrap candy bars and place them on top of the batter.
7. Top with remaining brownie batter.
8. Bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out with only a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
9. Remove pan from oven and let cool on wire rack before cutting into squares or other shapes.

Reviews

[NatchezNana]

This brownie is always a big hit and is easy to make. I use two Duncan Hines Turtle Brownie mixes with the caramel packet. I mix the first batch (according to the fudgy brownie option), put it in the pan, then place 4 "license-plate" (the largest available) size Symphony bars with toffee and almonds side to side across the 9 x 13" pan, filling in any cracks. Then, cover with the second brownie mix, squiggle the caramel over the top and pull a serated knife down lengthwise to make a fun pattern. Be careful not to overbake. Will need to cool completely before cutting into small squares with sharp knife. Enjoy!

[Lil Sis]

These should be illegal they are so good!! I used 2 1/2 symphony bars with toffee and almond pieces and used a Betty Crocker supreme brownie mix with hershey's syrup. Crazy delicious!!!

[Linda B]

Truly delicious! It is surprising that you can get such a wonderful brownie by doctoring a brownie mix. I substituted 1/3 c buttermilk for the water and 1/2 cup melted butter for the oil. I also added 1 t. of vanilla and used a Pillsbury fudge brownie mix instead of Betty Crocker. My brownies were done after cooking for 35 minutes. I do not really like brownies that much...just made these for a book club meeting, but these are outstanding!