Years ago, Pippa Allen left her job in sales and social media to become a pastry cook in Charleston, South Carolina. Though she’s no longer in the field, Allen still uses some of the skills and tricks she used for preparing and upgrading desserts. When it comes to brownies, Allen actually thinks that boxed mixes are close to perfect (especially when late-night chocolate cravings hit). There are, however, a few simple ways she’d amp them up — switch up your baking vessel for unique results or raid your snack drawer for salty toppings, for example. Click the link in our bio to read more of Allen’s tips for elevating boxed brownies. Story by Pippa Allen (Credit: iStock) #brownies #homebaking #bakingtips