Homemade Brownie Mix
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5
Homemade Brownie Mix
Description
The Homemade Brownie Mix combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vegetable shortening to create a ready-to-bake dry mix. The shortening is cut into the dry ingredients for an even distribution and texture.
When ready to bake, the mix is combined with eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Stirring until smooth, the batter is poured into a parchment-lined pan and baked until set. This yields brownies with a traditional texture and chocolate taste. Optional add-ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, or coconut can be mixed in for variation.
Prepared in advance, the mix keeps in a sealed container for up to three months at room temperature, allowing for easy baking anytime. This approach saves time and ingredients during busy periods while still producing fresh brownies.
Ingredients
Brownie Mix
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups vegetable shortening
To Bake Brownies
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup add ins as desired optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt & cocoa powder. Stir in sugar.
- Add shortening and cut in with a pastry cutter until evenly distributed.
- Store sealed in a cool dry place up to 3 months.
To Bake Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine 2 ½ cups brownie mix with remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth.
- Pour into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment.
- Bake 28-30 minutes or just until set. Cool completely.
- Frost as desired and cut into squares.
Notes
- You can customize brownies by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut when baking.
- Store the dry brownie mix in a sealed container in a cool, dry place for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6batches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1batch | |
| Calories | 2199 | 110% |
| Carbohydrates | 371g | 124% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 78g | 120% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 859mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 266g | 532% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 8.4mg | 47% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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