One Brownie, Two Brownie, Three Brownie, YUM!

Ever have a hankering for a brownie but you aren't sure if you want to make a few, a bunch or a whole pan?  Oh do I have a recipe for you!  I found this recipe for brownie mix when I was looking for recipes for our family canning exchange.  Now I don't really need it since our 20 jalapeno salsa turned out far less spicy than Andy had hoped… when I say less I mean like no spice at all.  Our jalapeno are apparently wimps.
This recipe is easy to mix up.  Dump the dry ingredients into a bowl and whisk them up with a whisk.  Store this is a bottle with the baking instructions attached and you are ready to make brownies when ever you need them.  And for you edge liking folks - these are perfect - whip up a small batch each time and get double the edges.  I'm not an edge person, I like them as gooey as they can be.

The Best Brownie Mix

For the Mix:
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cocoa
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the prepared Brownies:
See directions for amounts, depending on pan size:
Unsalted butter (melted), vegetable oil, OR liquid coconut oil
Eggs
Water
Vanilla Extract

Instructions

To Make the Mix:
Whisk together all mix ingredients in a large bowl. Place in an airtight container or gallon size ziploc bag. Store until ready to make brownies.
Note: you can also gift this brownie mix in a large jar. Just attach directions as written below!

To Make a 9x9” Pan of Brownies:
Mix 2 cups of Brownie Mix with 1/2 cup melted butter (or you can use vegetable oil, or liquid coconut oil), 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon water. (If desired, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips!) Spread in a 9x9” pan that’s been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for about 20-24 minutes, until a toothpick comes out 1” from the edge of the pan with only a few crumbs. Cool before slicing into squares.

To Make a Loaf Pan of Brownies:
Mix 1 cup of Brownie Mix with 1/4 cup melted butter (or you can use vegetable oil, or liquid coconut oil), 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. (If desired, add 1/4 cup of chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips!) Spread in a loaf pan (4x8 or 9x5) that’s been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for about 12-15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out 1” from the edge of the pan with only a few crumbs. Cool before slicing into squares.

Notes
You could also use a mini muffin or regular sized cupcake tin to make single serving brownies! Just be sure to grease them well with butter, shortening, or cooking spray with flour for easy removal (or use muffin liners). Baking time will be affected.

To make a 9x13" pan of brownies, mix 3 cups of brownie mix with 3/4 cup melted butter (or you can use vegetable oil, or liquid coconut oil), 3 eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. (If desired, add 3/4 cup of chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips!) Spread in a 9x13” pan that’s been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for about 22-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out 1” from the edge of the pan with only a few crumbs. Cool before slicing into squares.