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Spring Chicks Brownies

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Servings 16
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Spring is the perfect time to get a little playful in the kitchen—everything is coming back to life outside, so it's time to liven up your baking as well! These cute-as-can-be brownies feature PEEPS® chicks frolicking in a field of Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy frosting, tinted green and applied with a grass piping tip. Add colorful candies like eggs and sprinkles to bring your blooming brownie meadow to life!
Updated Feb 27, 2020
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Ingredients

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Spray bottom and sides of foil with cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box; spread in pan.
  • 2
    Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and carefully peel away foil. Transfer brownies to serving platter. In small bowl, mix frosting and food color to desired color. Transfer frosting to decorating bag fitted with grass piping tip; pipe onto brownies.
  • 4
    Using photo as a guide, top with 5 PEEPS® chicks, spacing randomly across top. Add sprinkles and candies.
  • 5
    To serve, cut brownies into 4 rows by 4 rows; add remaining PEEPS® chicks so each brownie has a chick. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    To get a grass effect without the use of a decorating bag, spread frosting onto brownies. Using tines of fork, pull up on frosting to get a grass look.
  • tip 2
    We line the pan with foil to make removing the brownies for cutting easier. It also helps with cleanup!
  • tip 3
    Though the frosting is best done by a more experienced baker, kids can still get in on the fun by adding the finishing touches. Have them place the PEEPS® chicks and add the sprinkles and candies.

Nutrition

270 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 45g Total Carbohydrate, 34g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Brownie
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
125mg
5%
Potassium
15mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
15%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
34g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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