Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe
Mix together this homemade brownie mix recipe in a Mason jar and set it on the pantry shelf until you need a quick and easy dessert. With just ten minutes of hands-on time, dessert will be ready.
Print
Pin
Servings: 9 large brownies
Calories: 472kcal
Equipment
- Wide-mouth quart mason jars with lids
- Canning Funnel
- Mixing Bowl
- spatula
- 8x8" Baking Pan
Ingredients
For the Brownie Mix
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For Brownies
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
For Brownie Mix
- Add sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- You may need to tap the jar on the counter a few times to get all the ingredients to fit.
- Seal the jar with a two-part mason jar lid (optionally vacuum sealing the jar before adding the canning lid ring).
- Mark each jar “Brownie Mix” and the optional brownie-making instructions, plus add the date.
For Brownies
- When you’re ready to bake your brownies, grab a jar of brownie mix and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare an 8×8″ baking pan by spraying it with oil.
- Dump the brownie mix into a large glass bowl.
- Crack eggs into a small bowl, beat the eggs and add them to the bowl of brownie mix.
- Add melted coconut oil and vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract and stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and top brownies with optional toppings like chocolate chips or crushed peppermint before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Insert a toothpick into the center, and if it comes out clean, they’re ready to remove from the oven.
- Allow to cool on a wire cooling rack for 20-30 minutes so brownies are set fully.
Video
Notes
Optional Add-Ins
The basic recipe for this homemade brownie mix is perfect, but it’s always fun to customize and add a personal touch to your baked goods. You can enhance the flavors and textures of your brownies with a variety of optional add-ins. Just remember to only add shelf-stable items to the dry mix in the jars!| Add-In | Benefit |
| Chocolate Chip | For an extra dose of chocolaty goodness, fold in a handful of chocolate chips. They melt into gooey pockets of delight, making every bite more indulgent. |
| Candies | Try different candies such as M&M’s, crushed peppermint candy, toffee bits, or caramels to add an interesting twist. |
| Various Extracts | Play around with different extracts such as vanilla, peppermint, hazelnut, or orange, to enhance sweetness and aroma. |
| Chopped Nuts | Walnuts, pecans, or almonds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the rich cocoa base of the brownies. |
| Marshmallows | Mix in mini marshmallows for a fun, chewy texture that kids and adults alike will love. They create a gooey topping that caramelizes beautifully while baking. (If you add some crushed-up graham crackers, you’ve just made a S’mores version!) |
Tips for the Best Homemade Brownie Mix
Perfect brownies are easy to achieve when you know a few simple baking tricks. Here are my top tips to transform this homemade brownie mix into the best brownies you’ve ever baked:- Fat Sources – Choosing between melted butter and vegetable oil affects the texture. Melted butter gives a rich taste, while vegetable oil makes them moist and chewy. You can try mixing both to get the best of both worlds.
- Quality Ingredients – Using high-quality cocoa powder is key for a deep chocolate flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa offers a smoother taste. Adding dark or milk chocolate chunks can make them even more indulgent.
- Mixing Techniques – Sifting your dry ingredients like flour, sugar, and cocoa powder is important. It prevents lumps and ensures even mixing. This simple step greatly improves your brownies’ texture. Additionally, don’t overmix the batter because overmixing can make your brownies tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Choosing Texture – Fat is the secret to fudgy brownies. For extra moist brownies, add an extra tablespoon of coconut oil. If you prefer a cake-like consistency, add an extra egg.
- Choosing Consistency – For gooey brownies, don’t overbake! Remove from the oven as soon as the toothpick comes out clean. For firmer brownies with crispy edges, add a few minutes of baking time and allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Enhancing the Flavor – Coffee complements the chocolate and really brings out its flavor. To deepen the chocolate flavor without an overwhelming coffee taste, add a teaspoon of espresso powder, you won’t even notice it’s there.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?We want to see! Tag @homesteadingfamily on Instagram.