Our taste testers were blown away by the top pick.
Grant Webster
For many baked goods, homemade is best.
There’s nothing quite like a from-scratchchocolate chip cookieor flakyapple pie.
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But forbrownies, a box is sometimes best.
Boxed brownie mixes are a foolproof way to achieve the perfect fudgy texture and chocolate flavor.
But which brand makes the best pan?
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We put six well-known mixes to the test.
While this box made a decent brownie, nothing about it stood out against the others we tried.
This mix fell a little flat on taste.
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One commenter wished it had a bit more chocolate flavor.
Where this mix shined was texture.
The baked brownies were soft with the perfect amount of chew.
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Our Verdict: Many of us thought this boxed mix was on par with the name brands.
One reviewer thought it was “super similar.”
Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix
Additional Ingredients Required: 3 Tbsp.
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First, this pan had the perfect crinkly brownie top texture.
Next, tasters gave it good scores for the sweetness level.
A couple of tasters didn’t love the artificial chocolate flavor and wished it had more rich cocoa notes.
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Our tasters liked the look of the crinkly top and crisp edges.
It has good chocolate flavor, and the chocolate chips add a nice burst of chocolate to each bite.
Our Verdict: This brownie mix is best served warm.
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Once warmed, the brownie had a much better chocolate flavor and chewy texture.
This is a great option if you want to make the ultimate brownie sundae.
All that’s missing is thevanilla ice creamandhot fudge sauce.
One reviewer gave it a 6 out of 5 for texture.
For others, it was too thick and gummy.
If you like achewy brownie, grab this mix next time you’re at the grocery store.
Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix
Additional Ingredients Required: 2 Tbsp.
Commenters loved the chocolate flavor and “amazing” texture.
It was most often commented that this brownie reminded our reviewers of the treats they ate as kids.
Our Verdict: Cue the nostalgia!
This is a basic brownie mix that hits on both taste and texture.
The finished brownies have a sweet milk chocolate flavor and fudgy, chewy texture.
They’re everything we want in a boxed brownie.
Bob’s Red Mill Brownie Baking Mix
Additional Ingredients Required: 1 Tbsp.
This mix also earned raves for its “very fudgy texture.”
The butter adds a richness that some of the other brownies didn’t have.
One comment went so far as to call the finished dessert “very buttery.”
A few commenters did feel these brownies were a bit on the sweet side but loved the chocolate flavor.
Our Verdict: This brownie mix scored best in the texture category.
Every single taster rated it as “really good” or higher on our scale.
If you prefer sweetfudge-like browniesthis is the mix for you.
Adding butter gives the finished squares a richness that our tasters loved.
