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box brownie

A delicious, fudgy box brownie perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 18.4 ounces boxed brownie mix I used Pillsbury chocolate fudge brownie mix
  • 0.666 cup salted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.25 cup half and half
  • 4 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules I used Taster’s Choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1.33 cups chopped semi-sweet chocolate baking bar
  • 0.75 teaspoon flaky sea salt or kosher salt (optional)
  • amount Chopped walnuts
  • amount caramel sundae sauce
  • amount chocolate syrup

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add the brownie mix, melted butter, half and half, egg yolks, coffee granules, and vanilla to a mixing bowl. Stir until just combined, with some lumps remaining.
  3. Fold in 1 cup of chopped semi-sweet chocolate.
  4. Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until moist crumbs cling to a toothpick.
  5. Immediately sprinkle remaining chopped chocolate over hot brownies. Let cool completely. Optional: sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  6. Use parchment edges to lift brownies out of dish. Cut into 4x4 slices. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade brownies with a glass of milk or your favorite topping!