Homemade Brownie Mix

This may seem silly, but this is one of the coolest ideas I think I have come up with, making your own “boxed” brownies.  My family loves the convenience of boxed mix, but sometimes we don’t get the best deal on them.

Now, you can make your own homemade brownies and still get the convenience. I love making a big batch of these homemade brownie mixes so that my pantry is stocked and I can make brownies in no time at all. This is a quick and easy dessert recipe. You may even like these recipes Nutella Brownies, Reese’s Brownies or Air Fryer Brownies.

Why Make a Brownie Mix?

My family loves my homemade brownies but it takes some time to mix up the dry ingredients and then the wet ingredients.  Then I had a thought, what if half the work was already done and I already had the dry ingredients ready?

This would save half of the time for the next time I wanted and easy brownie recipe.  I immediately pulled out some quart size storage baggies and tried it out. 

I bet you already have the ingredients needed for this recipe in your pantry and the variations are endless.  If I’m having guests over, I love creating a different variety of brownies so that everyone can enjoy their favorite type. I have even made gluten-free brownies.

Ingredients for Homemade Brownie Recipe

• White Sugar – You can substitute the sugar to brown sugar but it could change the texture.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – We recommend using dutch-processed cocoa for the best chocolate flavor
• All-Purpose Flour – Feel free to substitute with a gluten free flour blend
• Baking Powder – Baking Soda is a great substitute
• Vanilla Extract – Use pure vanilla extract
• Large Eggs – Holds the ingredient together
• Melted Butter – We like using unsalted butter

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

What Can you Add to this Brownie Mix?

This homemade brownie mix is pretty amazing by itself but you can add in your favorite sweets to make these even better!

• Chocolate Chips – Stir in ¾ cup of chocolate chips to make these brownies even more chocolatey! White Chocolate Chips would would be amazing mixed in. My husband loves when I mix in butterscotch chips with chocolate chunks.
• Chopped Nuts – Mix in some of your favorite nuts such as pecans. We love the crunch and flavor it adds to the brownies.

You can mix these in your storage bags or you can add them in on the day you create your brownies.

How to Make Homemade Brownie Mix

Step 1 – Whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder.

Step 2 – Store in a jar or airtight container or bag until ready to use. 

How to Make Homemade Brownies

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8X8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.  

Step 2 – Add the brownie mix to a large mixing bowl. 

Step 3 – Stir in the eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract until just combined with a wooden spoon.

Step 4 – Pour the batter into the prepared pan. 

• Step 5 – Bake for 25-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean. 
• Step 6 – Let the brownies cool and then they are ready to slice, serve and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Ingredients – When preparing the brownie mix, make sure to use fresh ingredients. This will help to ensure that the mix will last long.
• Combining Ingredients – Make sure to combine ingredients until mix together. Don’t overmix the ingredient as it could change the texture of the brownie.
• Storing Brownie Mix – To keep the mess down, I like to use a funnel to pour the brownie mix into the mason jars.

Can you Make these Brownies in a 9X13 pan?

Yes, I have made these delicious chocolate brownies in a 9X13 pan.  I used 2 of the pre-packaged brownie mixes and double the wet ingredients as well.

Since the brownies will be in a bigger pan, you don’t have to cook it as long since the brownies will be a bit thinner.  I allowed to cook for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees until the brownies were cooked through.  Bake time will vary.

Generally, I use the 8X8 pan because my entire family will eat all the brownies that this creates and I don’t have to worry about being tempted with these brownies the next day.  I have a family of 10, so it doesn’t take long for brownies to be devoured in our household!

What to Serve With Homemade Brownies?

After baking a batch of brownies, I love to serve on a ice cream bar with our favorite toppings.

Our favorite topping include sprinkles, chocolate syrup, caramel syrup and Whipped Cream. You can also top the fudgy brownies with a chocolate frosting for even more flavor.

How to Store Homemade Brownie Mix

After my brownie mixes have been created, I store them in a plastic container or a mason jar in my pantry. Then on the container, I wrote the ingredients that I needed to add when I create some chocolate brownies on a piece of paper and I store these instructions in the plastic container as well.

This way I don’t have to look up these ingredients and then I can quickly make brownies with my homemade mix.

Storage and Freezer Tips

• Storing Baked Brownies – Store the leftover baked brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. Baked brownies will last about 2-3 days.
• Freezing Baked Brownies – Brownies freeze great wrapped in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil in individual slices. Then place in a freezer safe container for up to 2-3 months.
• Thawing Brownies – Thaw brownies when ready to serve in the fridge overnight or on the counter.