My family absolutely loves fresh baked brownies. And while the box mixes make it super easy to whip up a batch, we have really been trying to control our sugar and preservative intake. Also, when you move to a small rural town in Central Montana, the sticker shock of buying something like a box of brownie mix is unsettling. So what’s a mom to do? Sort out how to make Homemade Brownie Mix – so the kids can keep making their own brownies when they want!
I used quart sized mason jars (it will hold two batches worth of mix) and a label maker to add the wet ingredient add-ins and baking instructions. If you wanted to double it all, it will fit nicely into a half gallon mason jar as well. If you don’t have or don’t use mason jars – you can also use a zippered freezer bag. I say freezer because they are thicker and less likely to rip if they snag on anything.
Substitutes and Variations:
You can use sugar alternatives like monkfruit or stevia. Just make sure to check your ratios.
You can make these as a regular pan of brownies, or you can get funky with it. You can mix in chocolate chunks or walnuts or pieces of snickers bars! You can also make these fun Peanut Butter Brookies by mashing together a scoop of my Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookie mix and a scoop of the prepared brownie mix.
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
You will want to use a good whisk to make sure that all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Since you are making enough for multiple batches at once, you need to make sure that it’s as close to homogeneous as you can get it. You will need some sort of airtight storage container like a Mason Jar or Freezer Zipper Bag.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Homemade Brownie Mix
Equipment
- 1 Quart-sized Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cocoa powder
- 1½ cup Flour
- 3 cups White sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
For Baking ONE Batch
- 2 Eggs beaten
- ½ cup Butter melted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1¾ cup Brownie Mix
Instructions
To Make the Mix
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine
- Transfer mix to airtight container.
To Make 8x8inch Pan of Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350degF.
- Combine eggs, butter, vanilla extract and brownie mix in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer to parchment paper lined 8×8 baking dish (you can spray with cooking spray if you prefer)
- Baked for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean from center of pan.
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