Quick Brownie Mix

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Makes

18 cups

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
"My grandmother discovered this recipe over 50 years ago," says Teresa Jarnot of Monroe, Washington. "When I began baking for weekly church dinners, my mother shared it." Stir up a big batch and you'll have more than enough for the chocolaty sweets that follow.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/2 cups baking cocoa
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups shortening

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
  2. Brownie Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes (also found in Recipe Finder): Fudge Sauce, Walnut Brownies, Brownie Crinkles and Brownie Snack Cake.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 112 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.