Better Than Box Mix Brownies – Easy Recipes for Dinner That Satisfy
When I first ditched the brownie box, I didn't expect to fall head over spatula for this recipe. But let me tell you—this is no bland cocoa slab. This one’s got a rich, fudgy center, chewy edges, and that glossy, crackled top we all low-key judge brownies by. No judgment here. I’ve burned cookies and turned cakes into pancakes (don’t ask), but these brownies? They’re foolproof. This recipe ticks all the boxes—quick, easy, insanely chocolatey—and hey, it’s made from scratch. That means no mystery ingredients with 14 syllables. If you’re like me and love easy recipes for dinner but need a sweet ending too, these brownies are your new go-to. They fit right into your everyday rotation, along with chicken stirfry easy recipe, air fryer cookies easy recipes, and even those butter swim biscuits easy recipes you bookmarked last week. So grab your whisk. We’re about to stir up some joy—no box needed.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy—like chocolate lava.
- Stir in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract. If it smells like happiness, you're on the right track.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Don’t rush this—let each egg feel special.
- Fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Don’t overmix; this isn’t a cardio session.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes. You’re looking for set edges and a slightly soft center—it’ll firm up as it cools.
- Let them cool (if you can wait) before slicing into squares of happiness.