BROWNIE MIX IN'S  - For all variations, line a 9x13 pan w greased foil. Then prepare your favorite boxed brownie batter, add the mix-ins & bake as directed.  Make one of each then give a square of each on a plate to 9 different friends.

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
Mix together 1 tsp almond extract, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp softened butter, 1/4 c sugar, 1 egg & 2 tbsp flour. Stir in 1/2 c raspberries into cream cheese mixture. Pour batter in pan & dot with cream cheese mixture. Top with additional 1/2 c raspberries. Get marble effect by drawing a knife thru batter: bake until done.

Caramel Pretzel Brownies
Mix 1/2 c broken pretzels &  1/2 c chocolate chips into brownie batter. Pour into prepared pan & scatter surface with an additional 1 c broken pretzels. Bake until done; allow to cool completely. Melt 1/2 c butterscotch chips & transfer to a bag with a snipped corner. Drizzle over brownies.

Tropical Brownies 
Mix 1/2 c chopped macadamia nuts, 1/2 c chopped dried pineapple & 1 tsp rum extract into brownie batter. Pour batter into prepared pan & scatter surface evenly with 1 c coconut flakes or shredded coconut. Bake until brownies are done & coconut is toasted.

Peanut Butter Layer Brownies
Mix 1/2 c chopped peanuts into brownie batter. Pour into prepared pan & bake until done; allow to cool completely. Mix 1 c peanut butter, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 3/4 c powdered sugar &  1/4 tsp salt until smooth & spread over brownies. Sprinkle with 1/2 c mini chocolate chips.

Ginger Spice Brownies
Mix 1/2 c chopped crystallized ginger, 2 Tbsp molasses, 1 tsp cinnamon & 1/2 tsp ground ginger into brownie batter. Pour into prepared pan & bake until done; cool. Mix together 3/4 c powdered sugar, 1/2 tbsp molasses & 2 tsp water & spread over brownies. Allow glaze to set before cutting brownies.

S'Mores Brownies
Mix 1 c broken graham crackers & 1/2 c chocolate chips into brownie batter. Pour into prepared pan & bake until done. Top warm brownies with 3 c mini marshmallows & broil until golden. When cool, cut into squares using a lightly greased knife. (Plastic knife is also a good option)

Grasshopper Brownies
Mix 1/2 c chopped Andes mints into brownie batter. Bake until done & allow to cool completely. Melt 1/2 c light green chocolate melts (wilton.com) Use a spoon to drizzle over surface of brownies.

Crumb Coffee Cake Brownies
Mix 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder & 1/2 c chopped walnuts into brownie batter. Pour into prepared pan. Blend together 1 stick softened butter, 1/2 c sugar, 1 1/4 c flour & 1 tsp cinnamon; scatter crumb mixture over brownie batter. Bake until done.

Cookies & Cream Brownies
Mix 1/2 c white chocolate chips & 1/2 c broken Oreos into brownie batter. Pour into prepared pan & sprinkle surface evenly with an additional 1 c crushed Oreos. Bake until done.