Chocolate Brownie Mix (Printable Version)

A rich, fudgy chocolate brownie blend with a crackly top and chewy center, ideal for quick baking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Mix

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

→ To Bake Brownies

07 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 3 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until homogeneously combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Store the mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to three months.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
03 - In a large bowl, blend the prepared brownie mix with melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
04 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
05 - Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 equal squares.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • You get that perfect balance of a crackly, fudgy top with a chewy center—the kind of brownie that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite
  • It's a make-ahead dream; prepare the dry mix whenever you want, then bake fresh brownies in under thirty minutes whenever the craving strikes
  • The simplicity means even kitchen novices can create something genuinely impressive, no complicated techniques required
02 -
  • The toothpick test is everything—overbaking by just two minutes turns fudgy into cakey, and underbaking leaves them gooey in an unpleasant way. Err toward slightly underdone; they continue cooking as they cool
  • Melting butter instead of using softened butter is the secret to that signature crackly top; cold butter won't mix properly and warm butter creates different texture entirely
03 -
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix more smoothly than cold ones, so let your eggs and butter sit out for a few minutes before combining them with the dry mix
  • If you want extra fudginess, slightly underbake and let them cool completely—they'll set up as they cool and maintain that perfect chewy center

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