Easy, PURE BROWNIE PERFECTION and Chocolatey Goodness that EVERYONE LOVES! This Best Chocolate Ghirardelli Brownie Box Mix Recipe for boxed brownie mix is the WAY TO GO!
Easy Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Brownies!
Just grab your box of Ghirardelli dark chocolate brownie mix (or any of the different types) to make the best brownies in the United States!
Oh man, when the dough forms that flaky top on the top of the brownies, it brings a smile to my face!
If you really like brownies made from scratch, no worries, my Small Batch Brownies do the trick!
Why This Recipe Works!
- Easy - no electric mixer needed
- Fast - makes delicious brownies every single time
- Sheer Brownie Perfection-with perfect brownies and deep chocolate flavor that everyone loves!
Here's What You'll Need
- Ghirardelli Brownie Mixes
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Prepared pan
- Measuring Cup s
- Mixing Bowl
Here’s How You Do It
STEP 1. Pre heat oven. Pour the mix into the bowl
STEP 2. Add the wet ingredients (water, vegetable or canola oil and egg) to the dry ingredients.
STEP 3. Use a rubber spatula and mix the chocolate mixture all together as well as you can.
STEP 4. Bake 40-45 minutes in a pan prepared with non-stick cooking spray !
Tips and Tricks
- For luscious thick brownies, double the mix and bake in a 9×9 deep dish baking pan. You’ll be amazed at the flavor and thickness.
- Add a square of parchment paper or line with aluminum foil prepared with nonstick cooking spray to keep the brownies from sticking.
- Cover your brownies with something fun as soon as they are out of the oven like: sprinkles, popcorn, Hershey’s chocolate syrup, icing, etc. Get creative!
- Try mixing in some M&M type candies with your brownies (½ – 1 cup).
- Chop up some chocolate and add it to the pan
- Add a dash of vanilla extract or cocoa powder for more flavor.
- To keep your baking dish clean, line with aluminum foil or parchment paper and then spray with baking spray.
- Serve warm with a good quality vanilla ice cream for an eye popping dessert.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Can I Make Ghirardelli Brownies in a 9×13 Pan?
Yes! You can, but you will need to make a double batch OR expect thin brownies. Either way works! It’s really best to use a 9×9 pan.
How Long Do You Bake Ghirardelli Brownies in a 9×13 Pan?
Bake these brownies in a 9×13 pan for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick or cake pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
How To Make Ghirardelli Brownies Better.
Honestly, these are the best and it is near impossible to make them BETTER!
HOWEVER, if you have a DEEP 9×9 pan, make a double batch in the 9×9 pan. It makes the thickest and most delicious chocolatey brownies you EVER tasted!
Do not forget to add the semi-sweet chocolate chips that are included in the mix!
We love to occasionally add icing and/or candies to the top! That does make it slightly better!
How Long Do I Bake a 2 Boxes of Ghirardelli Brownies?
Bake a double mix of 2 boxes of Ghirardelli Brownies 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
How Many Eggs Do I Add to Ghirardelli Brownie Mix?
You will be adding one egg to the mix, unless you are making a double batch or if you are making cookies from the mix. Then it will be more. You can mix the whole thing in a medium bowl unless making a double batch, then use a large bowl.
How To Make Cookies from the Ghirardelli Mix.
To make cookies,
- In a bowl, mix together the mix, 3 tablespoon all purpose flour, 2 eggs, ⅓ Cup vegetable oil and 1 Cup chocolate chips or butterscotch chips.
- Spoon out by even spoonfuls onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
How Can I Tell if My Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Recipe is Done?
The best way is to know that the whole pan has turned into a brownie from the batter you placed in the oven.
Use a toothpick, stick it into the center of the pan and pull it back out. If you see brownie batter sticking to the toothpick anywhere, then you know it isn’t baked all the way through.
When the toothpick comes out clean, then you’ll know that the whole thing is baked all the way through.
If My Brownies Aren’t Done, Can I Put Them Back In The Oven?
Yes, just push the whole pan right back into the oven and wait for another 3-5 minutes and check again. Patience is a virtue!
Which Is The Best Ghirardelli Brownie Mix?
Our family likes either the double or the triple chocolate mix! There are small pieces of chocolate in the batter that just takes it over the top!
Can I Make My Ghirardelli Brownies More Cakey?
Yes! Adding another egg will make the whole batch cakey instead of so chewy. This is true of most recipes.
How Can I Keep My Brownies From Getting Hard Over Night?
If your brownies get hard overnight, it is because they dried out in the air. Make sure to cover the pan very well using either plastic wrap or aluminum foil and cover tightly.
Conversely, you can put your brownies in a resealable bag or in gladware/tupperware with a tight fitting lid.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Do I Need To Cover My Brownies with Foil While Cooking?
No, you do not need to cover your brownies with foil while cooking.
Chop up the baking chocolate
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Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box Ghirardelli Brownie Mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325.
- Spray a 9x9 baking dish with non stick cooking spray
- In a bowl mix all of the ingredients together well with a spatula.
- Pour the contents of the bowl into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake at 325 for 35-40 minutes.
Notes
- For luscious thick brownies, double the mix and bake in a 9x9 deep dish baking pan. You’ll be amazed at the flavor and thickness. (This will require a larger pan).
- Cover your brownies with something fun as soon as they are out of the oven like: sprinkles, popcorn, Hershey's chocolate syrup, icing, etc. Get creative!
- Try mixing in some M&M type candies with your brownies (½ - 1 cup).
- Serve warm with a good quality vanilla ice cream for an eye popping dessert.
Nutrition
A VERSE TO SHARE
I needed to read this one today.
James 1: 13-14
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.
Fay Plastino says
Very helpful, Thank you 😊
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks!
Jenny says
If you double the mix, do you also need to double any of the other ingredients?
Wendi Spraker says
Yes, you do. Thanks for asking!
Mallika Kodati says
Can i mix the ultimate chocolate and chocolate supreme mixes in the same 9x13 pan?
Wendi Spraker says
Absolutely, just add whatever needs to be added for each box per the box instructions.
Colleen says
How long do I cook these brownies in a 9x13 glass dish?
Wendi Spraker says
You'll really want to do these in a smaller pan or double the recipe for a 9x13 pan.
Angelica says
I like my brownies cakey how do I make it more cake like??
Wendi Spraker says
Generally this is accomplished by adding more eggs, but I do not know how to do this with this particular mix.
No says
Delicious! I’ll use this recipe whenever I make brownies. They are delicious!
Wendi Spraker says
Wonderful! Thanks for leaving a comment!
Jacquelyn Brookfield says
YUM! Just double the Ghirardelli Brownie Mix! After cooling, will put thin layer of chocolate frosting with green & red sugar sparkles! Merry Christmas!
Betty Walk says
I want to make brown bites using a min muffin pan. I am using Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix. The box state 325 degrees to bake. How long would I bake them?
Thank you so much for answering my question!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Betty, I've never made brownie bites this way. I would start with about 15 minutes and see where they are and then check every 3-5 minutes until done.
Suzan says
Can I bake these in a tray style mini loaf pans? If so, how long and at what temperature?
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Suzan, I am sure you can but I am not sure how long or what temperature. I've never made them that way.
Kevin Garvey says
I mistakenly added 1/2 cup of vegetable oil rather than 1/3 cup and the brownies are like pudding. Is there anything I can do to correct this mistake?
Wendi Spraker says
Do you have another brownie mix? You could make a double batch and when you add the second batch, just add the difference in the two amounts of vegetable oil. If you want regular thickness brownies, put in a 9x13 pan, but putting in a 9x9 will work too, it just makes thick brownies. You DO have to bake them longer.
Kevin Garvey says
@Wendi Spraker, Thanks, I don't have another brownie mix; was just hoping to "save" the brownies already made.
Wendi Spraker says
OK. That's the only way that I know how to fix it. Sorry!
Wendi Spraker says
I mean, you could try to bake it anyway and see what happens.
Niki says
So grateful for this! I’m in Mexico and they covered the instructions with a big sticker! Thank you!
Wendi Spraker says
Glad to be a help!
Christie Gruppe says
Thanks for posting the quantities of all the ingredient add ins. Very handy to have access to once you've lost the box!
Wendi Spraker says
Hahaha.... I always throw that box away before I think to look and see what I was supposed to do! Glad I'm not the only one. Thanks for leaving a comment!
Joann says
@Wendi Spraker, Exactly! The reason why I landed on this site is because I lost the box to my remaining Ghirardelli mix from Costco (box of 6 packs)!
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks Joann, I appreciate your input!
Smarter than you says
SERIOUSLY? All you do is copy the recipe off the back of the box. Like, people are that stupid they need your instructions??
You're clogging up the internet.
Wendi Spraker says
Hi "Smarter than you", I'm so glad you left such a sweet comment. It goes right along with the recipe! No, absolutely not, people are not stupid. They are actually very smart. Most people who read this recipe are looking to see what is involved in making this kind of brownie so that they can make their grocery list or decide if the recipe will be something that they want to tackle. From your comment, I am surmising that you already know how to make brownies from a box and so I'm wondering how and why you clicked over to this recipe at all? I'm also wondering why you think that you are smarter than me? I fail to see how I am clogging the internet on a website that I pay for? Perhaps you can enlighten me? Oh wait, that's right, you are gone now and off trolling someone else's content leaving useless comments and clogging up the internet with that. Have a terrific day "Smarter than you".
Grateful Girl! says
Wendi! Id like to thank you for this! I personally buy my mix in bulk from Costco and I take the packs out of the box to store, losing the recipe in the process! I always am looking for someone posting the recipe, so thanks for helping a girl out when she had the hankering to make brownies at 11:23pm!(:
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Grateful Girl! Thanks so much for leaving me such a sweet message and the 5 star review. I appreciate it very much! I hope you enjoyed your brownies at 11:30 last night! 🙂
Kay S. says
I needed to know how long to bake a double batch of brownies and your post provided that answer for me. So, thank you!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Kay, Thanks for leaving me a message! I appreciate it! Plus, thanks for explaining why you needed the post, because some other folks have had questions.
sandra hazen says
@Wendi Spraker, What a jerk that person is. Thank you for posting! I put the bags of mix in freezer and do cut out the recipe; but I have misplaced the recipe. Thank you for thinking of me. LOL Sandy
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Sandy, Thanks for leaving a comment. Sometimes people just have a cranky bad day and can seem jerky. I'm sure it's true for me sometimes. That said, I appreciate your support! 🙂
Ak says
U clogged the internet by adding this useless comment actually.. it is really helpful I came here because I threw the box by mistake
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks AK
Kortney says
Can I substitute butter for the oil?
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Kortney, I have never tried this, but I think it might work. If you give it a try, let me know what happens!
Terri says
@Kortney, I replaced the oil with butter using the same amount and they turned out great.
Janet says
@Wendi Spraker, one day, bajllion yers ago, it dawned on me that the only improvement on this mix would be butter. Unsalted. Yum. I think the mouthfeel is greatly improved.
Wendi Spraker says
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