Homemade Brownies (Using Homemade Brownie Mix)
There’s nothing quite like a pan of warm, homemade brownies fresh from the oven. Rich, chocolatey, and perfectly fudgy, this easy brownie recipe comes together quickly using a simple pantry staple, homemade brownie mix.
If you love baking from scratch but also want convenience, this recipe is the perfect balance. By preparing your own mix ahead of time, you can enjoy fresh brownies anytime with minimal effort.
Looking for easy desserts? Try my recipe for Classic Homemade Apple Pie, or this Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake with Homemade Cake Mix.
- What you'll love about this recipe:
- What is a homemade brownie mix?
- Recipe Ingredients
- Ingredient Notes
- How to Make Homemade Brownies Step-by-Step
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Optional Add-Ins
- Make-Ahead Tip
- One of the easiest ways to simplify baking is to have your homemade brownie mix already prepared. By mixing and storing the dry ingredients ahead of time, you can make a fresh batch of homemade brownies in just minutes—perfect for busy days or last-minute desserts.
- Storage Recommendations
- Additions & Substitutions
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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- Homemade Brownies (Using Homemade Brownie Mix)
- Final Thoughts
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What you’ll love about this recipe:
What is a homemade brownie mix?
Homemade brownie mix is a dry blend of ingredients like flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt that you can store for later use. It makes baking brownies as easy as opening a box, but without the preservatives.
If you haven’t made it yet, you can find my full guide here: Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Homemade Brownies:
Ingredient Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in your homemade mix.
How to Make Homemade Brownies Step-by-Step
Here are quick visual instructions for making homemade brownies step-by-step. Remember, the full instructions will be in the printable recipe card below.
- Preheat Oven
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add Brownie Mix
- Pour and Spread
- Bake
- Cool and Serve
Pro Tip: If you add chocolate chips, nuts, or other mix-ins, you may need to bake for a couple of extra minutes to ensure the center is set.
For best results, use about 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, or 1/4 cup of peanut butter swirled into the batter. This adds just the right amount of flavor and texture without overwhelming your brownies
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Don’t Overmix the Batter: Once you add the homemade brownie mix to your wet ingredients, stir just until combined. Overmixing can make brownies dense and tough, rather than soft and fudgy.
- Slightly Underbake for Fudgy Centers: For that rich, fudgy texture, pull the brownies out when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). They’ll continue to set as they cool.
- Use Melted Butter (Not Cold): Make sure your butter is melted and slightly cooled before mixing. This helps create a smooth batter and gives brownies that classic, rich, chewy texture
Optional Add-Ins
Make your brownies even more special with:
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt
- Swirls of peanut butter
- Caramel drizzle
Make-Ahead Tip
One of the easiest ways to simplify baking is to have your homemade brownie mix already prepared. By mixing and storing the dry ingredients ahead of time, you can make a fresh batch of homemade brownies in just minutes—perfect for busy days or last-minute desserts.
Storage Recommendations
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Refrigerator: Refrigerate for up to 1 week
Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months
Additions & Substitutions
Additions
Chocolate Chips: Stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips for extra richness and melty pockets of chocolate in every bite.
Chopped Nuts: Add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for a little crunch and a classic brownie texture.
Substitutions
Butter → Oil: Swap melted butter with an equal amount of oil for a more moist, slightly softer brownie.
Milk → Dairy-Free Milk: Use almond milk or oat milk in place of regular milk to easily make this recipe dairy-free.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes! Substitute melted butter with an equal amount of oil for a slightly moister texture.
Absolutely, just use a 9×13 pan and adjust the baking time as needed. Start checking for doneness around 28 to 35 minutes, as brownies in a larger pan may take a little longer to bake than in an 8×8 pan.
They’re naturally fudgy, but you can adjust the texture with small tweaks to the liquid.
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Homemade Brownies (Using Homemade Brownie Mix)
Ingredients
- 2 cups homemade brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk optional for cakier brownies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease or line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Stir in the homemade brownie mix until fully combined. Do not overmix—just stir until no dry streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If you add chocolate chips, nuts, or other mix-ins, you may need to bake for a couple of extra minutes to ensure the center is set.
- Allow brownies to cool before cutting for clean edges (if you can wait!).
Notes
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Don’t Overmix the Batter: Once you add the homemade brownie mix to your wet ingredients, stir just until combined. Overmixing can make brownies dense and tough, rather than soft and fudgy.
- Slightly Underbake for Fudgy Centers: For that rich, fudgy texture, pull the brownies out when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). They’ll continue to set as they cool.
- Use Melted Butter (Not Cold): Make sure your butter is melted and slightly cooled before mixing. This helps create a smooth batter and gives brownies that classic, rich, chewy texture
Nutrition
Final Thoughts
These homemade brownies are proof that from-scratch baking doesn’t have to be complicated. With your homemade brownie mix ready to go, you can whip up a batch anytime the craving hits.
Whether you’re baking for your family, sharing with friends, or simply treating yourself, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again. Happy baking!
These brownies have become our go-to weekend treat. I made the mix ahead of time, and now it’s so easy to whip up a batch whenever we’re craving something sweet. They taste so much better than store-bought!
These look delectable – I’m going to make both the dry mix and the brownies… thank you x
Yay! Please let me know what you think!
I love having mix on hand and then using this recipe to make brownies! They have been an easy and delicious treat to make!
Absolutely! I could not agree with you more!
Sounds awesome! I’m going to try this one this week. Thanks.
You are so welcome!
These were so easy to make and super yummy!
I am so glad you enjoyed them!
These look amazing! Can’t wait to try these.
Thank you so much. You wont be disappointed!
These look so good, pinned so i can make it later!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. 🙂
Sounds so very yummie!!
Oh definitely is! Thank you!