How to Make Fudgy Brownies with Dark Chocolate Mix

Quick answer

To make fudgy brownies with Misen's Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix, use slightly fewer eggs and less oil than the package suggests, and pull them from the oven while the center still looks slightly underdone.

Steps to fudgy brownies

1. Prep your pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy lifting. Mistake to avoid: using a larger pan, which makes the brownies too thin and less fudgy. Check that your oven is actually at 325°F with an oven thermometer, as many ovens run hot.
2. Mix the batter with fudgy adjustments: Follow the package instructions but reduce the number of eggs by one and replace the oil with the same amount of melted butter. Mix just until combined—overmixing adds air and creates a cakey texture. Mistake to avoid: using cold eggs, which can seize the butter; let them come to room temperature first.
3. Bake until the center is just set: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges look set and the center is slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, not clean. Mistake to avoid: overbaking, which dries out the brownies and ruins the fudgy texture. Start checking at 25 minutes, as every oven varies.
4. Cool completely before cutting: Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. Then use the parchment overhang to lift them out and cut into squares with a sharp knife. Mistake to avoid: cutting while warm, which causes crumbly edges and messy pieces. For cleaner cuts, wipe the knife between each slice.

Product facts

• Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix: Crafted by a James Beard Award-winning baker, these brownies are chocolatey, chewy, and topped with that perfect crinkly crust. The mix is designed for a chewy texture, so your fudgy adjustments will work with the recipe rather than against it.