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The Best Homemade Brownie Mix in a jar
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The Best Brownie Mix

This is the best brownie mix! Tastes better than a box mix and you can keep it in your cabinet for whenever a brownie craving hits! Make the brownies in a 9x9 pan or a loaf pan for a smaller serving, or gift a jar of mix to a friend!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 92kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $5

Ingredients

For the Mix:

  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (124g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the prepared Brownies:

  • See directions for amounts depending on pan size:
  • Melted unsalted butter, vegetable oil, or liquid coconut oil
  • Large Eggs
  • Water
  • Vanilla Extract

Instructions

To Make the Mix:

  • Whisk together all mix ingredients in a large bowl. Place in an airtight container or gallon size ziploc bag. Store until ready to make brownies.
  • Note: you can also gift this brownie mix in a large jar. Just attach directions as written below!

To Make a Loaf Pan of Brownies:

  • Mix 1 cup of Brownie Mix with 1/4 cup melted butter (or you can use vegetable oil, or liquid coconut oil), 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. Spread in a loaf pan (4x8 or 9x5) that’s been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for about 12-15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out 1” from the edge of the pan with only a few crumbs. Cool before slicing into squares.

To Make a 9x9” Pan of Brownies:

  • Mix 2 cups of Brownie Mix with 1/2 cup melted butter (or you can use vegetable oil, or liquid coconut oil), 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon water. Spread in a 9x9” pan that’s been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for about 20-24 minutes, until a toothpick comes out 1” from the edge of the pan with only a few crumbs. Cool before slicing into squares.

Thin 9x13-inch pan Brownies:

  • Mix 3 cups mix, ¾ cup vegetable oil liquid coconut oil, or melted butter, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1½ tablespoons water. Spread in a 9x13-in pan that’s been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for about 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out 1” from the edge of the pan with only a few crumbs. Cool before slicing into squares.

Thick 9x13-inch pan Brownies:

  • Mix entire mix, 1 cup vegetable oil liquid coconut oil, or melted butter, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons water. Spread in a 9x13-in pan that’s been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for about 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out 1” from the edge of the pan with only a few crumbs. Cool before slicing into squares.

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Notes

Add your favorite mix-ins (nuts, candy, chocolate chips):
  • 1/4 cup for loaf pan
  • 1/2 cup for 9x9 pan
  • 1 cup for 9x13 pan

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg