Homemade Brownie Mix

This Homemade Brownie Mix makes a wonderful gift or to store for later when you want to quickly make homemade brownies. It makes deliciously thick and fudgy brownies!

A BROWNIE MIX FOR THICK, CHEWY BROWNIES

I love recipes like this Homemade Brownie Mix because you can give them as gifts in cute jars and people honestly love it! It’s a simple homemade gift but one that is special because people know you made it yourself but also because it is a gift of food and everyone loves food, right? It is the one thing that connects us all. Attach a fun homemade tag with how to prepare the brownies when ready and it is just the most adorable present. Or it’s just good to have in your own pantry to make brownies anytime! I love a good boxed mix – but sometimes it’s nice to have homemade mixes on hand. Plus the brownies you get from this mix are nice and fudgy—my favorite kind!

A jar of Homemade Brownie Mix with instructions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I add in any mixins to the brownie mix?

This is the perfect base to add mixins to the brownies at step 6. Chocolate chips, nuts, chopped up candy bars, whatever you want to add.

Can I make cake like brownies rather than fudgy brownies?

My favorite kind of brownies are fudgy brownies – that’s why I love this mix so much. But if you prefer cake like brownies, those can be made as well. Just add an extra egg to your batter.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, if you want to double the mix, you’ll need to measure two separate times so each jar gets filled properly and make sure to use two jars.
If you want to use two jars of mix to make brownies, be sure to bake them in a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Where do I get those tags and string?

Gift tags and string can usually be found at Walmart or Target or a craft store like Michael’s. Heres an Amazon link for reference – (paid affiliate link). If you buy them here, they are crazy cheap and you get a lot!

How long does Homemade Brownie Mix last?

The mix will keep for up to 3 months if kept in a cool, dark and dry place.

How long do the brownies last that are made from this mix?

The brownies made with this homemade mix will keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze the brownies made from Homemade Brownie Mix?

Sure can, they’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months if stored properly.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

all-purpose flour
unsweetened cocoa powder
granulated sugar – you can use a 1:1 sugar substitute as well. Like the Splenda for baking.
light brown sugar– I think the difference is using this brown sugar, it gives the brownies more depth of flavor and helps with moistness. Splenda also makes a brown sugar substitute if you need a sugar free option.
baking powder
salt

All purpose flour, sugar, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BROWNIE MIX

To make the mix, layer the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a 2-quart jar.

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You may need to compress the ingredients a bit to fit. Place the top on and store for up to 3 months at room temperature.

Flour, cocoa, sugar and brown sugar in a jar, flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, brown sugar, and salt in a jar, and a jar of Homemade Brownie Mix.

HOW TO MAKE BROWNIES USING BROWNIE MIX:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with baking spray and set aside. Pour the brownie mix into a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the butter, and mix it in. Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix everything together until smooth.

A bowl with brownie mix, butter being poured into brownie mix, and eggs sitting on top of brownie batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, you still want some moist crumbs and a little batter on the toothpick, but nothing wet. This ensures fudgy brownies.