Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of our Better Than Box Mix Brownie Recipe. These homemade brownies are a game-changer, offering an exquisite chocolate experience that far exceeds any boxed mix. With simple pantry staples and just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a decadent dessert perfect for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or satisfying sweet cravings. Each bite reveals a moist and chewy texture, enhanced by semisweet mini chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. Elevate your brownie game today!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-35 minutes or until edges are set and centers have fudgy crumbs when tested with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Check baking time starting at 20 minutes.
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting.
- Experiment with add-ins like nuts or caramel.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Substitute cocoa powder with melted chocolate, adjusting sugar accordingly.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with fudgy crumbs.
- These homemade brownies are better than box mix due to higher quality ingredients and customizable flavors.
- Feel free to add nuts or other mix-ins according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg