Brickle Bars are a delicious dessert that you can easily prepare at home. With a crispy outside and a soft inside, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Here’s how you can prepare them at home.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 c. soft margarine
- 1 can Eagle Brand milk
- 1 c. pecans
- 1/2 c. Bits ‘O Brickle
Baking Instructions
- Mix together with a fork:
- cake mix, 1 egg and margarine. Press into a 13 x 9-inch pan.
- Next mix Eagle Brand milk, 1 egg, pecans and Bits ‘O Brickle.
- Pour over cake mixture.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350°.
- Let cool and cut into bars.
Calorie: 450
Total cooking time:45 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
A Day in the Life of a Cake Mix Box
So there I was, staring at a box of yellow cake mix. Not the most glamorous of ingredients, but hey, even the humblest of items can become stars in the right light. You see, this box of cake mix was about to embark on a journey that would transform it from a powdery substance into something downright mouthwatering: Brickle Bars.
The Cast of Characters
Before we dive into the story of our cake mix’s transformation, let’s meet the supporting cast. We’ve got a couple of eggs (fresh from the fridge), a dollop of soft margarine (the softer the better), a can of Eagle Brand milk (the secret weapon), a handful of pecans (for that much-needed crunch), and of course, the star of the show, Bits ‘O Brickle.
The Mixing Magic
The first step was to introduce our cake mix to its new friends. I grabbed a fork and started mixing the cake mix, one egg and the margarine. It was like watching a reunion of long-lost friends. They melded together like they were always meant to be. With a bit of elbow grease, they were pressed into a 13 x 9-inch pan, ready for their next phase.
The Sweet Elixir
Next up was the Eagle Brand milk. It always amazes me how something so simple can be so transformative. I mixed the milk with the remaining egg, pecans and Bits ‘O Brickle. It was a concoction that looked like it could cure all ills, or at least satisfy a sweet tooth. This divine mixture was then poured over the cake mix layer, the anticipation building with every drizzle.
The Oven Transformation
Into the oven they went, baking away at 350°. The kitchen filled with a smell that could lure even the most dedicated of diet followers. The hardest part was the wait, those long 30 minutes seemed to stretch into infinity. But patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to baking.
The Final Act
Finally, after what felt like a year and a half, the timer beeped. Out came the pan, radiating a warm, sweet smell. I let them cool, each minute ticking by like a slow torture. But good things come to those who wait, right? After what seemed like an eternity (okay, it was probably only 10 minutes), I cut into the bars. The crunch of the pecans, the sweet bite of the Bits ‘O Brickle, and the golden base of the yellow cake mix… it was a symphony of flavours.
Conclusion: The Hero’s Journey
In the end, our humble box of yellow cake mix had transformed into a batch of glorious Brickle Bars. It’s a journey that showed me that any ingredient, no matter how mundane, can become a star in the kitchen. And remember, if a box of cake mix can do it, so can you! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some bars to devour.
So, here’s to the next time we get to mix it up in the kitchen! Until then, keep those ovens warm and those taste buds ready.
