Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Recipe

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Whether you want the basic Ghirardelli brownie box instructions or to make a homemade mix from scratch, here are the easy recipes and steps needed to create the best fudgy chocolate brownies!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: pieces

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Ingredients

From the Box Instructions –

18 ounce box Ghirardelli Brownie Mix any variety
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup water
1 large egg

For Ghirardelli Homemade Brownie Mix – (Equal to one box of brownies)

1 cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

For Ghirardelli Brownie Mix from the Box -

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Set out an 8X8 inch baking pan and lightly grease the sides and bottom of the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the brownie mix, water, oil, and egg in the bowl. Mix until smooth. If an extra packet of syrup is enclosed, mix that in at this time. Spread the brownie batter out evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake until the center is set and the edges have started to pull away from the sides, 40-45 minutes if using a metal pan, or 45- 50 minutes in a glass or ceramic dish.

For Homemade Boxed Brownie Mix -

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Set out an 8X8 inch baking dish and lightly spray with non-cooking spray.
Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the granulated sugar, Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Whisk well. Then stir in the semi-sweet, chocolate chips.
In a separate bowl, whisk in the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour into the batter and mix to combine. Don't worry if the mixture seems gritty.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the center is slightly puffed. Cool before cutting.

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Notes

Feel free to add all kinds of goodies to your homemade brownies! If you like, swap chocolate chips (or go 1/2 and 1/2 with) with peanut butter, mint, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate chips. You can also include other add-ins such as chopped nuts - like walnuts, almonds, or pecans, pretzels, mini marshmallows, dried cherries, mini peanut butter cups, M&Ms, or other small candies.

Transfer the cooled brownies to a sealed container with a lid, or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Keep them at room temperature for 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can keep them in the fridge for 5-6 days.

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