This is the easiest way to enjoy delicious brownies without making them from scratch. These tricks will help you make boxed brownie mix taste almost as good as homemade.
Using pre-made flour mixes makes life so much easier, and they’re also very easy to prepare. The only downside is that sometimes you sacrifice a little flavor. But don’t worry, I’ll give you my favorite tips so your brownies will taste fantastic in no time.
How to Improve a Boxed Brownie? (Tips and Tricks)
Recipe Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type of Cuisine | American |
| Portions | 9 brownies |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Box of brownie mix | 1 |
| Melted butter (oil substitute) | ½ cup |
| Natural water | 3 tbsp |
| Instant coffee | 1 tsp |
| Eggs | 2 pieces |
| Chocolate chips or chunks | ½ cup |
| Chopped pecans | ½ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
Instructions
Make the Dough
In a bowl, pour the prepared brownie flour mixture, then add the melted butter, the coffee water, the eggs, the vanilla, and mix.
Note: You can melt the butter in the microwave or in a double boiler. Add it warm to the mixture.
Add the Toppings
Then add the chocolate chips and nuts.
Note: Make sure not to overbeat the mixture.
Bake
Pour the mixture into a 20×20 cm square brownie tin. Spread the mixture evenly in the tin and bake according to the instructions on your box.
Cut
Once it’s cooler, remove it from the mold and cut it into squares. Done!
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Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount per brownie (approx) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220–280 kcal |
| Protein | 3–5 g |
| Fat | 12–16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25–35 g |
| Sugar | 18–25 g |
| Fiber | 1–2 g |
| Sodium | 120–200 mg |