A good fake or go home made?
When you crave a dessert, how do you know if a box mix will hit the spot and be a good shortcut or if you should just commit to the time it takes to make it from scratch?
How do you know which box mix to pick up?
Do you ever wonder if the new box mixes coming out are good or gimmicks? Is the brownie with all the added toppings and sprinkles worth purchasing or should you stick with a plain brownie mix?
Come with me as I investigate which box mixes are good fakes and which ones you were better off making the dessert homemade.
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Trying out Marie Callender’s blueberry muffin mix
We have compared a couple of blueberry muffin mixes on here like Krusteaz and Betty Crocker and there are a lot of blueberry muffin mixes on the market but this is the first time I have seen Marie calendars mix in stores near me. I’m excited to give it a try and see how it…
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Trying out Pillsbury’s Funfetti spiderweb swirl fudge brownie mix
I didn’t see this mix during Halloween but I stumbled across it on clearance post-Halloween so we’re going to give it a try because brownies have no seasonal restrictions. As I took this brownie mix home I kept thinking to myself I swear I have tried a brownie with marshmallow swirl before. I know we…
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Trying a new brand! Sprouts Farmers Market salted caramel blondie mix
At my local Sprouts store I stumbled upon a seasonal display filled with all things pumpkin spice flavored. Hiding right in the middle of all that pumpkin was this mix for salted caramel blondies. This sounds like exactly the kind of treat that will hit the spot for me this fall despite my hesitation towards…
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Trying out a Caramel Sheet Cake box mix from Duncan Hines’ Dolly Parton line – a fall exclusive mix
At my local Walmart there is an entire display setup for fall themed box mixes and baking items you may need to get you through the season. While looking through it I found a couple familiar items from last year but a surprising amount of new items. This mix for Caramel Sheet cake from Dolly…
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