Hungry? You need this Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe in your life. Don't waste your time with store-bought mixes. This is the best!
Saving time and money isn't always about coupons or taking the easy way out. I have been on a D.I.Y. rampage lately. I am really trying to stay away from packaged and processed foods. My kids love to have treats in the house but we are skipping on those store-bought mixes. Instead of giving in, I have just been making more from scratch, like this Homemade Brownie Mix.
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Supplies
You will simply need
- Storage Bags or containers
- Labels or Marker
- Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- sugar
How to Make
This homemade brownie mix has been a lifesaver. It is as simple to make as measuring and combining the ingredients. I like to make a few batches to keep on hand in the pantry. You can store it in a jar, or just put the individual mixes in quart-sized zip-top bags.
When our sweet tooth strikes, I whip up a batch quickly. Once the brownies cool, I cut them into individual brownies and put them in a snack bag. Think Little Debbie, but better. These brownies are a delicious treat to pack in the kids' lunchboxes!
Brownie Instructions
When you are ready to enjoy the brownies dump the mix in a bowl with 1 cup of melted butter or vegetable oil, 3 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir together until batter forms and pour it in a prepared 13x9 pan.
Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes and enjoy!
Gluten-Free
I also love this because it can be made gluten-free, which makes it super friendly for everyone in my house. Simply replace the flour with your favorite gluten free flour blend. Also make sure you are using a gluten free vanilla.
This homemade mix is a huge money saver when you make the gluten-free version. Store-bought Gluten free brownie mix costs $4+ a box.
Dairy Free
These brownies can also be dairy-free! Just use vegetable oil or coconut oil instead of butter when you make your batter. I have even used the new plant butter baking sticks.
Mix-in
Want to kick your brownies up a notch? Throw in some mix-ins. Here are some of our favorites.
- chocolate chips
- M&Ms
- Chopped Nuts
- Sprinkles
- Caramel bits
- Toffee chips
- Chopped up candy bars
Really, the ideas are endless.
Printable Labels
Label your Brownie Mix in a snap with these FREE Printable Labels. Just print them on some adhesive paper and stick them right on your storage bags or jars.
Recipe
Homemade Brownie Mix
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted, or margarine
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together and place in a jar or container.
To Make Brownies
- Add wet ingredients and Mix until well combined. Grease a 9×13 pan. Spread batter evenly and bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes or until done.
Notes
Gluten Free
Use your favorite gluten-free flour mix in place of the all purpose flour and add 1 teaspoon xantham gum.Dairy Free
Use dairy free margarineMore Homemade Mixes
- Chocolate & Yellow Homemade Cake Mix Recipe
- Homemade Shake and Pour Pancake Mix Recipe
- Homemade Cornbread Mix With Printable Labels
Check out all of the Easy Homemade Mixes here on A Few Shortcuts.
Megan and Marcus of RojerThat.com
Speaking of DIY, we blogged about our blow-your-mind butterscotch pudding. We tried this and vowed never to go back to the box! This brownie mix is right up our alley - thanks!
Niki F.
I tried these the other day. They were a little too sweet for our taste, but the texture was really good! I'm going to cut back on the sugar a bit the next time I make them and see how it tastes! Thank you for all you do! I really appreciate all the recipes!!
natalia
used your recipe, and added baileys
so great! thanks
Jenny
What if I wanted to make a huge bunch of this dry mix and keep it all in one container? How much would I use for one batch?
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Jenny I would say about 4 cups.
Tina
Please look into Xanthum gum. It is an additive that a lot of people are allergic too and is an ADDITIVE used in processing food. If the recipe works without it, I recommend not using it!
Audrey
Hello all ~ I made these with one cup of sugar as opposed to two cups; I used mostly coconut oil with just a bit of butter (for my family, all coconut oil); three-fourths coconut flour & one fourth whole wheat. They tasted great. Typically, if a recipe does not contain yeast, decreasing the sugar will have no effect on texture. Enjoy!
Karissa Sjaarda
I made changes: did 1/2 cup whole wheat flour and 3/4 white, added a pkg of powdered flaxseeds, 1 cup sugar (not 2) and about 3/4 cup pumpkin and 1/4 butter instead of 1 cup margerine.
Just took them out of the oven. They are tasty. Not as sweet as a store bought box, but good, nevertheless. And soooo much better--no preservatives, some whole wheat flour, some flaxseed, some pumpkin and less sugar. I found you on pinterest and will start following your blog. I love DIY food things!
Stephanie
Thanks for posting this--came,over from Pinterest. I'm going to have to try these with my daughter. 🙂
Maddy
Made these tonight and they are delicious! The whole family loved them. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great. This is one of the last things i was still making from the box and now i dont have to anymore. Thanks!
Sabby
These were delicious, thanks for sharing!
Nicole
Would you say these are fudgy or cakey? I've come over from pinterest and the pin itself has different ingredients. 3 eggs seems like alot, and I was thinking oil instead of butter.
Ami Ramsey
Made these the other night and I added about a teaspoon of cayenne pepper because we love spice in our chocolate. They were a hit! Moist and cake-like. Any tips on how to make them fudgy-er?
Sherri C.
You can also make these healthier but substituting a 1/2 cup of butter for 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
Autumn
I believe to make them fudgy instead of cake-like, add 2 eggs instead of 3. That's the rule for the boxed version, so I see no reason why it wouldn't apply here...Thanks so much for sharing--trying it with 2 eggs today!
Allison
I made these this morning, and was amazed. They were easy to make, didn't take any weird ingredients, just simple and delicious. I used the recipe exactly as it is written, and they are amazing. No more boxed mixes in my house from now on. They also made a large pan, a good amount for a bake sale or to take to work and share.
Kellie
I am definitely going to have to give this a try.
Su
This is great. I love the homemade mixes you always come up with for us. I use the oatmeal "packets" a lot!
Natalie
Made theses exactly like instructed, not only was it extremely simple but they tasted WAY better than boxed! And I know they are not loaded with preservatives. So happy I found this as I usually always have all the ingredients on hand. 5 stars!
Kelly
I made these for my dad yesterday. They were excellent.i did not alter the recipe just used splenda for white sugar. As he is diabetic. Came out great !!
Carrie
Made these today!!! Oh my gracious never buying boxed again!!!!
Even made a dry mix and sent it home with my dad ❤
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Love to hear comments like this! Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Mike
Tried this recipe and added two cups of mini marshmallows to the brownie mix. Then added a cocoa frosting. They were gone in in one day. Will keep this recipe.
Tiffany
I'm back for more! My Brownie Girl Scout troop made these mixes at our first meeting. All the moms thought they were adorable, and only heard great things about the actual brownie's. My own family loved them better than boxed. I'm making Halloween brownies for the neighbors and will use this recipe. Thanks for the cute printable, too!
Amanda Carlisle
OMG! What a cute idea for a Girl Scout troop! I am so happy everyone loved them. Thanks for coming back to comment! 🙂
Sarah
So very good! One of the best brownie recipes I've ever tried! Yum!!!
Amanda Carlisle
YAY! I am so glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for coming back and leaving a comment! 🙂
Becky
Made these gluten free and it was fantastic! Thank you!
Amanda Carlisle
YAY! I glad you enjoyed them! 🙂 Thanks for coming back and commenting!
Wendi
Hi Amanda. I can't wait to try this recipe. I love the idea of mixing up the dry ingredients and storing it in a zip top bag as I have an 11 year old granddaughter I have been teaching to cook since she was 2. She will be able to take this recipe and add the other ingredients to the mix and make them herself. However, I noticed that the ingredient list is in 2 places and they don't coincide with each other, so which one do I use?
Amanda Carlisle
The ingredient list in my post and recipe card is correct. There is an image on pinterest that is not mine but links to my post with different amounts. Hope that helps. 🙂
Michelle
Thanks for the recipe. I was craving brownies with no mix in the pantry. These were mixed and baked in under 40 minutes and are delicious.
Jenny
Made these today to take to a shared meal. Everyone, young and old loved them. 🙂 this is now my 'go to' brownie recipe. Thanks.
Gail Uskert
This recipe is great!! I wanted to see how this recipe would work for making brownie cookies and they turned out wonderful!! Next, I want to try the gluten free version.
Thank you!!