Irresistible Better Than Box Mix Brownies Recipe You’ll Love
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Delight in these Better Than Box Mix Brownies, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture that outshines any boxed mix.
- Author: Sarah Monares
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully heat. Line an 8x8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- Beat the Eggs and Sugar: In a stand mixer, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes.
- Melt the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the salted butter. Whisk in the icing sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Combine Cocoa Mixture with Eggs: Pour the warm cocoa mixture into the beaten eggs and sugar. Beat for about 30 seconds.
- Add the Flour: Gently add the all-purpose flour into the batter. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Incorporate the dark chocolate chips into the brownie batter gently.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Cool Completely: Let the brownies cool in the pan completely before cutting, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better texture.
- Melt butter carefully to avoid browning.
- Mix gently when adding flour to maintain chewiness.
- Don't skip lining with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Cool and chill brownies for best flavor and texture.
- Customize mix-ins like nuts or espresso for added depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg