By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 16, 2022
This homemade brownie mix recipe is better than anything you’ll find in a box. Just whip up a few ingredients to store for later, and you’ll be ready to make the best brownies ever, anytime. No trip to the grocery store needed!
Best Brownie Mix
Making a batch of brownies is a tried and true tradition. Nothing beats the chocolate-filled deliciousness of this baked treat! But if you want the best flavor, skip the store-bought boxes and make this homemade brownie mix instead.
The only benefit you get from the prepackaged stuff is pre-mixed dry ingredients, but that’s so easy to do on your own. Combine a few simple things, store the mix in a jar, and it’ll be ready to grab the next time you’re craving brownies. You won’t even need to run to the store!
Besides the ease of this recipe, the dry ingredient mix leads to some of the best brownies you’ll ever taste. So delicious!
How to Make Brownie Mix
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- Simply whisk together the dry ingredients to make the mix, then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Store the mix in an airtight container, jar, or resealable bag until you’re ready to use it.
- To bake, combine the brownie mix with the wet ingredients, pour the batter into a pan, and bake until fully cooked through.
Best Baking Ingredients
For this recipe I used Bob’s Red Mill’s Unbleached White All Purpose Flour. We use this in every baking recipe that calls for all-purpose flour. Quality matters and Bob’s Red Mill is consistently the highest quality on the market.
Bob’s Red Mill strives to be baker’s go-to when it comes to flour, baking alternatives, oats, and more. I always make my way to their section of the baking aisle, especially around Christmas time.
I love the resealable bag and trusted name. I’m so proud to represent their brand in my baking recipes.
Here are some of my other favorite Bob’s Red Mill Recipes:
- Iced Lemon Loaf
- Tres Leches Cake
- Strawberry Pound Cake
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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For the Mix
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ▢ ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 28 grams
- ▢ ½ cup All Purpose Flour 68 grams
- ▢ ¾ teaspoon espresso powder 2 grams, optional
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder 1 gram
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams, optional
To Make the Brownies
- ▢ ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
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Instructions
For the Mix
- In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, optional espresso powder, baking powder, and salt together. 1 cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup All Purpose Flour, ¾ teaspoon espresso powder, ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Add in the chocolate chips, if using, and stir. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Transfer the mixture to a jar or Ziplock bag and store until ready to use.
To Make the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with a parchment paper sling.
- In a large bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together. ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add in the brownie mix and whisk until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until desired doneness is achieved. Bake less for gooey brownies and longer for cakier brownies.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan and placing them on a wire rack to cool for another 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 8×8-inch Baking Pan (to bake brownies)
Becky’s Tips
- Try adding ½ cup of nuts, 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, semisweet, dark, or white), 1 cup M&M’s, or 1 cup chopped Oreo cookies to the mix!
- Easily double this recipe to fill a 9×13-inch baking pan. This will make 16 brownies!
- Nutritional information is for one prepared brownie.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Homemade brownie mix is made of sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This can be stored in an airtight container and used to quickly make brownies any time a craving strikes!
While you can use any unsweetened cocoa powder you prefer, I like to use Dutch-process cocoa powder here because there isn’t any baking soda to neutralize the acidity of natural cocoa powder.
To make this brownie mix gluten-free, swap in Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour in place of the all-purpose flour!
It’s totally optional! You won’t taste it, though. I find that a bit of espresso powder enhances the chocolatey flavor of these brownies, but you can leave it out if you prefer.
Absolutely! Use an equal amount of melted unsalted butter in place of the oil. It adds a lot of great flavor! The brownies may not be as moist, though! I like sometimes use half oil and half butter to get the benefits of both!
This homemade brownie mix makes a great gift too. It’s easy to make a few batches of the dry mix, pour it into well-sealed jars, and hand them out to friends, family, teachers, co-workers, or anyone who might like some chocolatey brownies (everyone).
This is the BEST brownie mix because it has the perfect mix of ingredients. The espresso powder actually enhances the chocolate flavor, which really makes all the difference.
Make Ahead Instructions
This homemade brownie mix can be made up to 3 months in advance of when you plan to use it. Store it in an airtight container or Ziplock bag in your pantry until ready to use!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover homemade brownie mix in an airtight container or Ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 3 months.
Freezing Instructions
You can freeze homemade brownie mix in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 6 months. Let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before using.
Optional Brownie Mix Add-Ins
- ½ cup of nuts
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, semisweet, dark, or white)
- 1 cup M&M’s
- 1 cup chopped Oreo cookies
Scaling Up
Easily double this recipe to fill a 9×13-inch baking pan. This will make 16 brownies!
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Once you try this homemade brownie mix, you’ll never go back to the boxed mixes from the store. The mix bakes up into the best brownies, sure to satisfy every sweet tooth in the house.
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- Cream Cheese Brownies
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- Peppermint Brownies
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- Peanut Butter Brownies
Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 8x8-inch Baking Pan (to bake brownies)
Ingredients
For the Mix
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 28 grams
- ½ cup All Purpose Flour 68 grams
- ¾ teaspoon espresso powder 2 grams, optional
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder 1 gram
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams, optional
To Make the Brownies
- ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
Instructions
For the Mix
- In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, optional espresso powder, baking powder, and salt together. 1 cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup All Purpose Flour, ¾ teaspoon espresso powder, ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Add in the chocolate chips, if using, and stir. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Transfer the mixture to a jar or Ziplock bag and store until ready to use.
To Make the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line it with a parchment paper sling.
- In a large bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together. ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add in the brownie mix and whisk until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until desired doneness is achieved. Bake less for gooey brownies and longer for cakier brownies.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan and placing them on a wire rack to cool for another 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Try adding ½ cup of nuts, 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, semisweet, dark, or white), 1 cup M&M’s, or 1 cup chopped Oreo cookies to the mix!
- Easily double this recipe to fill a 9x13-inch baking pan. This will make 16 brownies!
- Nutritional information is for one prepared brownie.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
