Better Than Box Mix Brownie Recipe
Box brownie mix is the star of the box mix section. Mix brownies are one dessert that homemade brownies always try to copy.
Even though the flavor can be a little lacking, box mix brownies have that amazing chewy/fudgy texture and perfect, shiny brownie crust that make them so incredible.
These scratch brownies take that amazing chewy/fudgy texture and add rich chocolate flavor. They’re so tasty that you’ll never want to make box brownies again!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Butter: I use salted butter. If you’re using unsalted butter, increase the salt by 1/4 teaspoon. You can melt the butter by placing it in a large, microwave-safe bowl and microwaving for about 40 seconds. Stir until completely melted.
- Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar will work.
- All-purpose flour: I highly recommend weighing the flour for the most accurate measurements (click on “metric” just above the ingredients for the weights). You can also stir or sift the flour, lightly spoon it into the measuring cup, and level. Be careful to avoid packing the flour as that will give you dry or cakey brownies.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: I’ve only used unsweetened cocoa powder and haven’t tried using Dutch-process cocoa powder in this recipe.
- Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips: You can substitute another type of chocolate chip. Please don’t skip the chocolate chips, through, because they help the brownies to form the crust on top.
How to make better than box mix brownies
Here you’ll find step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full, including ingredients, is given below.
If you aren’t familiar with baking brownies, check out my how to make brownies post for tons of tips and info that will help you make the best brownies.
Step 1: Whisk the butter, sugars, and vanilla together until well-combined.
Step 2: Whisk in the eggs one at a time until combined.
