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    Homemade Brownie Mix with Free Printable Labels

    Published: Jan 1, 2018 · Modified: Nov 17, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 34 Comments

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    Hungry? You need this Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe in your life. Don't waste your time with store-bought mixes. This is the best!

    Homemade Brownie Mix Brownies

    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.

    Jump to:
    • Supplies
    • How to Make
    • Brownie Instructions
    • Gluten-Free
    • Dairy Free
    • Mix-in
    • Printable Labels
    • Recipe
    • More Homemade Mixes
    • Comments

    Supplies

    Hungry? You need this Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe in your life. Don't waste your time with store bought mixes. This is the best!

    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

    Homemade Brownie Mix in a bag

    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

    Brownie mix 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.

    Free – Download Now Checkout Added to cart

    Recipe

    Homemade Brownie Mix

    Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com
    Use some everyday ingredients to make your own Homemade Brownie Mix using this delicious recipe!
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Brownies

    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 margarine
    Keyword bars, gluten free, mixes
    Tried this recipe? Let us know how it was! We love comments!

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    Comments

    1. Megan and Marcus of RojerThat.com

      May 16, 2012 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    2. Niki F.

      June 05, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      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!!

      Reply
    3. natalia

      January 12, 2013 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      used your recipe, and added baileys
      so great! thanks

      Reply
    4. Jenny

      February 12, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        February 13, 2013 at 9:25 am

        Jenny I would say about 4 cups.

        Reply
    5. Tina

      February 25, 2013 at 4:43 am

      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!

      Reply
    6. Audrey

      March 16, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      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!

      Reply
    7. Karissa Sjaarda

      March 22, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    8. Stephanie

      April 06, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks for posting this--came,over from Pinterest. I'm going to have to try these with my daughter. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Maddy

      April 20, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    10. Sabby

      April 21, 2013 at 3:46 am

      These were delicious, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    11. Nicole

      April 23, 2013 at 11:04 am

      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.

      Reply
    12. Ami Ramsey

      May 11, 2013 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      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?

      Reply
    13. Sherri C.

      May 11, 2013 at 1:56 pm

      You can also make these healthier but substituting a 1/2 cup of butter for 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce.

      Reply
    14. Autumn

      May 20, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      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!

      Reply
    15. Allison

      June 18, 2013 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    16. Kellie

      July 05, 2013 at 2:37 am

      I am definitely going to have to give this a try.

      Reply
    17. Su

      July 05, 2013 at 5:22 am

      5 stars
      This is great. I love the homemade mixes you always come up with for us. I use the oatmeal "packets" a lot!

      Reply
    18. Natalie

      September 08, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    19. Kelly

      July 23, 2018 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      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 !!

      Reply
    20. Carrie

      August 01, 2018 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Made these today!!! Oh my gracious never buying boxed again!!!!
      Even made a dry mix and sent it home with my dad ❤

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        August 01, 2018 at 9:45 pm

        Love to hear comments like this! Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

        Reply
    21. Mike

      August 26, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    22. Tiffany

      October 31, 2019 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Amanda Carlisle

        October 31, 2019 at 3:44 pm

        OMG! What a cute idea for a Girl Scout troop! I am so happy everyone loved them. Thanks for coming back to comment! 🙂

        Reply
    23. Sarah

      April 02, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      So very good! One of the best brownie recipes I've ever tried! Yum!!!

      Reply
      • Amanda Carlisle

        April 03, 2020 at 3:45 pm

        YAY! I am so glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for coming back and leaving a comment! 🙂

        Reply
    24. Becky

      April 07, 2020 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      Made these gluten free and it was fantastic! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Amanda Carlisle

        April 07, 2020 at 9:42 am

        YAY! I glad you enjoyed them! 🙂 Thanks for coming back and commenting!

        Reply
    25. Wendi

      June 08, 2020 at 11:46 am

      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?

      Reply
      • Amanda Carlisle

        June 17, 2020 at 9:18 am

        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. 🙂

        Reply
    26. Michelle

      September 27, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      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.

      Reply
    27. Jenny

      January 15, 2022 at 4:59 am

      5 stars
      Made these today to take to a shared meal. Everyone, young and old loved them. 🙂 this is now my 'go to' brownie recipe. Thanks.

      Reply
    28. Gail Uskert

      April 01, 2022 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      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!!

      Reply

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