Boxes Brownies

32 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Replace the 1/4 cup of water requested by the box with 1/4 cup of milk.
  2. 2Replace the 1/4 cup of water requested by the box with 1/4 cup of milk.
  3. 3Replace the 1/4 cup of water requested by the box with 1/4 cup of milk.
  4. 4Substitute the 1/3 cup of vegetable oil with 1/3 cup of melted butter.
  5. 5Substitute the 1/3 cup of vegetable oil with 1/3 cup of melted butter.
  6. 6Substitute the 1/3 cup of vegetable oil with 1/3 cup of melted butter.
  7. 7Instead of one egg, use two egg yolks.
  8. 8Instead of one egg, use two egg yolks.
  9. 9Instead of one egg, use two egg yolks.
  10. 10Add a splash of artificial vanilla extract to the mixture.
  11. 11Add a splash of artificial vanilla extract to the mixture.
  12. 12Add a splash of artificial vanilla extract to the mixture.
  13. 13Include one large tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  14. 14Include one large tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  15. 15Include one large tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  16. 16Mix the ingredients by hand, preferably with a wooden spoon, until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  17. 17Mix the ingredients by hand, preferably with a wooden spoon, until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  18. 18Mix the ingredients by hand, preferably with a wooden spoon, until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  19. 19Prepare an 8x8 pan, preferably glass, or a non-stick pan lined with parchment paper.
  20. 20Prepare an 8x8 pan, preferably glass, or a non-stick pan lined with parchment paper.
  21. 21Prepare an 8x8 pan, preferably glass, or a non-stick pan lined with parchment paper.
  22. 22Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for a non-stick pan or 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a glass pan.
  23. 23Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for a non-stick pan or 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a glass pan.
  24. 24Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for a non-stick pan or 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a glass pan.
  25. 25Bake the brownies for approximately 30-32 minutes, watching them closely to prevent overcooking.
  26. 26Bake the brownies for approximately 30-32 minutes, watching them closely to prevent overcooking.
  27. 27Bake the brownies for approximately 30-32 minutes, watching them closely to prevent overcooking.
  28. 28While brownies are baking, prepare the frosting by combining 1/2 cup of butter, 2 cups of icing sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, a splash of vanilla, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk.
  29. 29While brownies are baking, prepare the frosting by combining 1/2 cup of butter, 2 cups of icing sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, a splash of vanilla, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk.
  30. 30While brownies are baking, prepare the frosting by combining 1/2 cup of butter, 2 cups of icing sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, a splash of vanilla, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk.
  31. 31Mix the frosting ingredients, adding milk gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
  32. 32Mix the frosting ingredients, adding milk gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
  33. 33Mix the frosting ingredients, adding milk gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
  34. 34Once the brownies are baked and slightly cooled, spread the frosting over them.
  35. 35Once the brownies are baked and slightly cooled, spread the frosting over them.
  36. 36Once the brownies are baked and slightly cooled, spread the frosting over them.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.33 cup melted butter
  • 0.33 cup melted butter
  • 0.33 cup melted butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 egg yolks
  • splash artificial vanilla extract
  • splash artificial vanilla extract
  • splash artificial vanilla extract
  • 1 large tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1 large tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1 large tablespoon espresso powder
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • splash vanilla
  • splash vanilla
  • splash vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Equipment

wooden spoon8x8 glass pannon-stick panparchment paperoven

Tips

  • Use milk instead of water for a richer brownie.
  • Use melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
  • Use egg yolks instead of a whole egg.
  • Add a large tablespoon of espresso powder or coffee to enhance chocolate flavor; you won't taste the coffee itself.
  • Mix the brownie batter by hand to avoid overmixing.
  • Bake brownies low and slow for best results.
  • Adjust milk in frosting to achieve desired consistency.