If you love brownies, you’re in for a treat! Making your own brownie mix at home is simple and lets you enjoy fresh, delicious brownies any time. You can customize the mix with your favorite ingredients, making it a fun project for you and your family.
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Creating a brownie mix allows you to control the sweetness and add special flavors, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or even a dash of espresso. It’s an easy way to ensure that every batch is perfect for your taste buds. Plus, you can store the mix for those moments when you need a quick and satisfying dessert.
With just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand, you can whip up a homemade mix that saves you time and enhances your baking. Get ready to enjoy warm, gooey brownies that your family will love.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
Knowing what you need for your brownie mix is key. Here are the main ingredients and some options if you want to swap things out.
Key Ingredients
Here are the essential ingredients for a classic brownie mix:
- All-purpose flour: This is the base for your brownies. It gives them structure.
- Cocoa powder: Use unsweetened cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps with texture.
- Eggs: Eggs bind the ingredients and provide moisture.
- Butter or oil: This adds richness. You can use unsalted butter or a neutral oil.
Mix these ingredients together in the right amounts, and you’ll have a delicious brownie batter.
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Alternative Ingredients
There are times when you might need or want to make swaps.
Flour: If you want a gluten-free option, almond flour or coconut flour works well. Just adjust the amounts.
Sugar: Consider using brown sugar for a slightly different sweetness and texture. You can also try coconut sugar or honey as substitutes.Eggs: For a vegan option, use applesauce (1/4 cup per egg) or flaxseed meal (1 tablespoon mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water).
Butter: You can replace it with coconut oil or any vegetable oil for a dairy-free version.
These substitutions let you customize the recipe to fit your needs or preferences!
Brownie Mix Recipe
- 8 c. sugar
- 6 c. flour
- 2 c. baking cocoa
- 1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. salt
Combine all the ingredients together and store in an airtight gallon sized container like this one. This mix will store for 6 months or more in your pantry.
Brownie Recipe
- 2 1/4 c. brownie mix
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 c. vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. water
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. nuts (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. Mixture will be thick. Spread brownie batter into a greased 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.
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Baking the Perfect Brownie
Baking brownies is an art that involves careful mixing, precise timing, and a few helpful tips to achieve a delightful treat. Pay attention to the details, as they can make a big difference in your final result.
Mixing Techniques
When combining dry and wet ingredients, stir gently. Avoid overmixing. A few lumps are okay. Overmixing can lead to tough brownies. Aim for a smooth batter for the best results.
Baking Time and Temperature
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out with a few moist crumbs, your brownies are done. If it’s completely clean, they may be overbaked.
Keep an eye on the time and adjust as needed. Oven temperatures can vary, so your brownies might need a little more or less time.
Tips for a Moist Center
To keep your brownies soft and moist, don’t overbake them. The center should look slightly undercooked before removing them from the oven.
Adding ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts can also help maintain moisture. These add texture and flavor, making your brownies even tastier.
Another trick is to cover your brownies during the last few minutes of baking. This helps lock in moisture while ensuring they are cooked through.
Cooling and Cutting
After baking, it’s important to cool your brownies in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. This will help them firm up a bit.
Once slightly cooled, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling all the way helps with cutting clean slices.
When you’re ready to cut, use a sharp knife for neat edges. Wipe the knife between cuts for the best presentation. Enjoy your perfectly baked brownies!
As I have been looking for new mixes to make, I decided to try making my own brownie mix. It only takes a few minutes to make and then you can make brownies in a hurry, just like using a mix from the store.
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This would be good to have on hand.
It looks like to me if you want Fudgy brownies, you may want to eliminate the baking powder. Most of the fudgy brownie recipes I have seen do not have baking powder in them.
I just made a batch of brownies. But they are very dry. What can I do to change that?
I would say these brownies are more on the cakey side, but they are not at all dry.
are these fudgy or cakey
Hi Rachel,
I just made a big batch of the Brownie Mix and put it in a large canister. It’s quite a bit of mix! (but we eat a lot of brownies :-). What would you say is the expiration date for the mix?
Thank you for great recipes!
Hi! Yes, the “c” stands for cup.