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Better Than Box Mix Brownies Recipe

Better Than Box Mix Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 brownies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent homemade brownies that are better than any boxed mix. With a perfect balance of fudgy and cake-like texture, these chocolatey treats are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.


Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until glossy.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let brownies cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Notes:

  • For fudgier brownies, bake for 30 minutes. For a cake-like texture, bake for 35 minutes.
  • Customize with walnuts or peanut butter for added flavor.
  • Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 80 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg