Homemade Brownie Mix

September 4, 2008


The main thing I am doing right now to eat and cook healthier is trying to avoid packaged and processed items. One of my favorite convenient, packaged desserts is brownie mixes. I would get them on sale or use a coupon. I would always keep them on hand to use for a fast dessert.

I have several recipes for homemade brownies, but they are homemade. Besides being convenient, brownie mixes have a distinct texture. I like that texture and flavor that you just can’t seem to get with most recipes. When I started trying to cut back on packaged items, I realized this would effect my brownie and cake mixes. I really wanted to find something that would work.

My sister told me about a recipe that she tried from allrecipes. She tweaked the recipe after reading through the reviews. She said it was very close to a box mix. I gave it a try, and I agree it is very close and really good. I used this brownie mix to make my brownie trifle last week.

You can make this as you use it, or you can make quite a few batches and place in jars or Ziploc bags. You can also layer this nicely in a jar to give as a gift. I like to make up several batches of mixes and place them in jars. Then, I have them ready to use anytime I need or want a brownie mix. It is healthier and cheaper than a store bought brownie mix.

Brownie Mix

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • Mix ingredients together and place in a jar or container. When you are ready to make brownies add

  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Mix until well combined. Grease a 9×13 pan. Spread batter evenly and bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes or until done.

    Lynn


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    1 Extraordinary Ordinary Life September 5, 2008 at 8:15 am

    Sounds yummy! I am trying to do the same thing. And, don’t you love your label maker?

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    2 Lynn September 5, 2008 at 8:34 am

    Yes, I love my label maker. My husband bought it for his office but I think I use it more then he does. I love it for items like this. I just label the jar and I always have the directions right there. I just keep refilling the same few jars.

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    3 Brooke September 5, 2008 at 9:26 am

    sounds delish!! i’m craving brownies now!

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    4 Sherry September 5, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    I love brownies!! I think I will go mix up a batch. Thanks for the yummy looking recipe!

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    5 Rebekah September 5, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    That is such a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing it – I’ll have to give it a try.

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    6 Teresa September 5, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    I can’t wait to try this out! It sounds delicious, and easy to have on hand!

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    7 Penless Thoughts September 7, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing this. I, too, am trying to make more things from scratch and will certainly give this a try.
    Susan

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    8 TN Lizzie October 6, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Should I assume that you bake these at 350 degrees?

    I will have to try your recipe soon! Have you ever added mini chocolate chips? Yum!

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    9 Lynn October 6, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Yes, sorry Lizzie you should bake them at 350 it is written on the jar in the picture but not in the recipe. I need to fix that. :)

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    10 fifi October 25, 2009 at 1:39 am

    I tried these they were such a hit. Thanks soooooo much. From now on this is going to be my adopted brownies recipe :)

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    11 lynn February 23, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I printed out your brownie mix recipe more than a year ago, Lynn, and just now got around to making them. Boy, were they delicious! I think I’ve found my go-to brownie mix recipe. Thanks so much for sharing (and thank your sister for me, too :) )

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    12 lovefrom1stbite March 1, 2010 at 4:47 am

    Hi Lynn!
    I have adapted your recipe a while ago, even people asked me for the recipe & ha to share. & all I can say is that it’s the best brownies ever. Not too sweet not too chocolaty. Now I’m planning to bake them & post it to my blog. Would you mind if I linked to your blog? a little something to say thank you :)

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    Lynn Reply:

    @lovefrom1stbite, I am so glad that you love these. As long as you link to me, I don’t mind at all. I love it when people use and love my recipes.

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    13 lynn March 23, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Hi Lynn,
    I hope you don’t mind, I linked to your brownie mix recipe today. It is so yummy! Thanks for sharing. Here’s the link: http://queenofthecastlerecipes.blogspot.com/2010/03/homemade-brownie-mix.html

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    Lynn Reply:

    @lynn, No, that is fine. I am glad that you liked them. Those are great.

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    14 Nicola March 24, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Fantastic idea – I use the box brownie occasionally when I am in a hurry to make something for the kids but I hate reading the list of all the additives in there. This is a brilliant compromise though and I’ll be trying this!
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    15 Sabrina April 5, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    I will totally be doing this!! Thanks:)

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    16 Hope Mueller April 10, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    Hi Lynn. Could you tell me what size jar you use to put the dry mix in? I’d love to include these in my Christmas presents this year as I am thinking of doing a family cookbook.
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    Lynn Reply:

    @Hope Mueller, It fits in a quart jar. Ziplock bags work too, but they are not nearly as pretty. :)

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