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
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 for 22-25 minutes or until done.
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Sounds yummy! I am trying to do the same thing. And, don’t you love your label maker?
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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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sounds delish!! i’m craving brownies now!
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I love brownies!! I think I will go mix up a batch. Thanks for the yummy looking recipe!
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That is such a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing it – I’ll have to give it a try.
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I can’t wait to try this out! It sounds delicious, and easy to have on hand!
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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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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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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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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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