Consumer Corner

Love Chocolate? There are so many different chocolate desserts: chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate ice cream, chocolate candy, chocolate pudding and even chocolate pie. And let’s not forget the greatest of all – fudge brownies. Just think about a brownie with whipped cream or chocolate syrup. Mmmm!! Delicious

We have a chocolate brownie delight for you; five brownie mixes and each has something that makes it special. It’s your choice!

1. Ghirardelli Ultimate Fudge Brownie Mix: do you like a dense gooey brownie? This is the mix for you, especially with its sweetness spilling over. The mix comes with a pouch of fudge. The fudge adds an extra layer of smoothness to the brownies. For a taste of sweet and salty sprinkle coarse sea salt on the top of the brownies. Cost: $3.00 at supermarkets.

2. Dassant Truffle Brownie Mix: this brownie mix is rated number one (1). The mix is a combination of deep chocolate batter and chunks of chocolate truffles. It is a delicious treat. Cost: $5.99 at supermarkets

3. No Fudge Brownie Mix: watching your intake of fat or just eating healthy then try this fat-free brownie mix. The fat-free brownie mix does not lose anything in taste. The brownies taste fudgy and are delicious. You can add some semi-sweet chocolate or peanut butter chips to cut down on baking time and to keep the brownies super moist. Cost: $ 3.50 in supermarkets

4. Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Mix: this is a classic, simple chocolaty brownie mix. The brownie mix is perfect for adding to or “doctoring” up. Be creative with your brownies. To make the brownies extra gooey you add one (1) stick of butter (melted) and two (2) eggs and voila!-extra gooey brownie delight. Cost: $3.00 in supermarkets

5. Trader Joe’s Truffle Brownie Mix: this mix contains Dutch cocoa and chocolate chips. The batter is very thick and because you add butter rather than oil the end result is a richer brownie. This is perfect for that special dessert. Cost: $3.00 at Trader Joe’s

Chocolate lovers enjoy the brownie mixes or your own favorite brownie recipe. Just take the time and enjoy!