Also, did you know adding Dr Pepper to brownies<\/span><\/a> makes them put and super duper delicious? You must try this viral TikTok trend to find out the truth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\nHow We Tested Brownie Mixes<\/h2>\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"49501\"]\r\n\r\nWhile sampling brownie mixes is a pretty fun job, our Test Kitchen<\/a> takes it seriously! Our team did their research and purchased nine popular brownie mix brands, then prepped each exactly according to the package instructions. Once baked and cooled, our pros tested these nine brownies in a blind sampling, all the while keeping these criteria in mind:\r\n
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Our Test Kitchen-Preferred Brownie Mix Brands<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\nOur team sampled plenty of brownies (there were only a few crumbs left!) and these were the brands that earned top marks.\r\n
Best Overall Brownie Mix: Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nWhen you want a delicious brownie for a baking emergency<\/a>\u2014or just to treat yourself\u2014look no further than a box of Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThese fudgy brownies were packed with that Ghirardelli chocolate flavor that so many of us love. They tasted of rich cocoa and the generous amount of chocolate chips in the mix really make these brownies feel like a special treat. For those of you that love the edges and corner pieces\u2014you'll be pleased with these brownies. The edges were oh-so chewy with a very slight crispness around the very edge.\r\n\r\nAnd when it comes to the appearance, our Test Kitchen squad loved the crackled top on these brownies. There's something about that texture that just invites you to dive right in (a scoop of vanilla ice cream<\/a>, though, would be a welcome addition).\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"http:\/\/goto.target.com\/LPP55Y\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n
Best for Dark Chocolate Lovers: King Arthur Baking Company Brownie Mix<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nFor some, the darker the chocolate, the better the brownie. If that sounds like you, you must try\u00a0King Arthur Baking Company Brownie Mix<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis super moist brownie had the deepest dark chocolate flavor of any brownie option our team tried. It was rich and the texture really felt fudgy\u2014something truly decadent to enjoy after a long day.\r\n\r\nBecause of this dark chocolate taste and not-so-sweet flavor, our Test Kitchen team suggests that you bake up a box of King Arthur Baking Company brownies for your next book club or adults-only shindig. The depth of flavor and lack of sugar might not be as appealing to kids.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.kingarthurbaking.com%2Fitems%2Fall-american-fudge-brownie-mix\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n
Best Cakey Brownie: Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIf you like your brownies a bit more cakey than fudgy, skip all the other mixes and pick up\u00a0Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThese Duncan Hines brownies were light and tender\u2014not terms we normally associate with brownies, but that's part of the appeal. These cake-like brownies had a nice chocolate flavor and a beautiful tissue paper-like top that really made our Test Kitchen team dive right in.\r\n\r\nAnother bonus: This mix makes enough to fill a 13x9 pan<\/a>\u2014more than the other mixes listed here. If you've got a bigger group to serve, you can snag just one box of this Duncan Hines brownie mix rather than mixing up a few batches of the others.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"http:\/\/goto.target.com\/e44QQj\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n
Best Organic Brand: Annie's Organic Double Chocolate Brownie Mix<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nJust because you want to eat organic doesn't mean you have to settle for less when it comes to boxed mixes.\u00a0Annie's Organic Double Chocolate Brownie Mix<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>was given our Test Kitchen's stamp of approval in our blind taste test.\r\n\r\nThese boxed brownies baked up dense and fudgy with a very rich chocolate flavor. Our kitchen pros could really pick up on the flavor of the chocolate in this mix, remarking that it tasted like a high-quality cocoa powder<\/a> and good mini chocolate chips studded throughout. In fact, Annie's got some of the highest praise you could get for a boxed baking mix: \"It tastes homemade.\"\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"http:\/\/goto.target.com\/kjjkkN\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n
What to Make with a Box of Brownie Mix<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nOf course, when you're craving a quickie dessert, a box brownie on its own (well, maybe topped with a dusting of powdered sugar) is a great treat. But why stop at just basic brownies? A good box of brownie mix<\/a> can help you create all kinds of treats like brownie-based bars<\/a> and gorgeous trifles<\/a>. When you start with a good foundation you can create something really special. Just take a look!\r\n\r\n\t\t\t