Quick Mixes: Brownie Mix

Makes 15 cups of mix. This will fill 2 half gallon mason jars.

For vacuum sealing: Line each jar with a 1-gallon zip loc baggie or bread bad. After filling, zip the bag close except for ½ inch and vacuum seal.

4 cups all purpose flour

2 cup whole wheat flour

4 tsp salt

8 cups sugar

1 (8 oz) can cocoa powder

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cocoa. Stir with a wire whisk until evenly distributed. Put into a large airtight container.

Our Best Brownies

¼ cup melted butter

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla

2 ½ cups brownie mix

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan. Combine melted butter, eggs, vanilla and Brownie Mix. Beat until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes, until edges separate from pan. Sprinkle with frosting or brownie topper of your choice. Makes 16 brownies.

Chocolate Topper: Sprinkle (6 oz) chocolate chips over warm brownies. Spread evenly when melted.

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

¼ cup melted butter

2 eggs, slightly beaten

¼ cup water

2 ¼ cups brownie mix

½ tsp baking soda

¾ cup flour

1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease baking sheets. Combine butter, eggs, and water in medium bowl. Beat with a fork until blended. Stir in brownie mix, baking soda, flour and vanilla. Add additional water if needed. Blend well.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are browned. Cool. Makes 36 cookies.

Texas Sheet Cake

4 cups brownie mix

½ cup butter

1 cup water

½ cup sour cream

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 tsp baking soda

Preheat oven to 375. Grease a 15 x 10 or larger baking pan. Put brownie mix in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Add to brownie mix. Add sour cream, eggs, and baking soda. Blend well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Prepare Cocoa Icing. Frost cake while still hot.

Cocoa Icing: ½ cup evaporated milk Bring first three ingredients

½ cup butter to boil, stirring constantly.

3 TB unsweetened cocoa powder Remove from heat. Stir in

3 cups powdered sugar powdered sugar and .vanilla.

1 tsp vanilla.

Bring first three ingredients to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.