10 Mistakes That Are Ruining Boxed Brownie Mix Every Time, According To A Baker

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10 Mistakes That Are Ruining Boxed Brownie Mix Every Time, According To A Baker By Chelsea Falin Nov. 8, 2025 3:19 pm EST

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There's nothing quite like made-from-scratch chocolate brownies fresh out of the oven. They're warm, fudgy, and mouthwateringly delicious. But, of course, it isn't always practical to make your brownies from scratch , whether it's because you don't have enough time, the ingredients aren't all on hand in your kitchen, or something else. Thankfully, boxed brownie mixes offer an easy way to make fresh, hot sweet treats without needing the expertise, time, or ingredients necessary for baked-from-scratch options. But, if you feel like your boxed brownies are consistently falling flat, failing to live up to your expectatio