Ghirardelli brownies are some of the most delicious brownies from a box mix that you can make. They are rich, chocolatey, and perfectly moist. With just a few simple ingredients, you can bake up a batch of Ghirardelli brownies that will rival a homemade recipe or brownies from a bakery.
In this article, you’ll get the basic ingredients needed to make a Ghirardelli brownie mix recipe. We’ll also cover the different types of Ghirardelli box brownie mixes and how the instructions vary slightly. And finally, we’ll share some tips and tricks for making the best brownies from a mix including delicious mix-ins.
Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Recipes
Although Ghirardelli offers several different boxed brownie mixes, each recipe calls for the same basic ingredients from your pantry: 1/4 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil and 1 egg.
However, as you notice in the following sections, each different mix has different suggested bake times. Some mixes also have an extra pouch of caramel or chocolate that also needs to be incorporated.
Read on for the specific instructions for each type of brownie mix.
How To Make Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies
This mix gets its dose of “double chocolate” from cocoa and chocolate chips.
Double Chocolate Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Ingredients
- One Ghirardelli Double Chocolate brownie mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Double Chocolate Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Lightly grease or spray an 8×8″ or 9×9″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the water, oil and egg. Stir until completely mixed.
- Add in the brownie mix and stir gently until all is combined.
- Spread the brownie batter in your baking dish.
- Bake until the brownies are cooked through. Bake time depends on the type of pan you are using. An 8×8″ or 9×9″ metal pan needs 39-43 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 43-48 minutes.
How To Make Ghirardelli Walnut Brownies
Ghirardelli Walnut brownies have real walnuts right in the mix.
Walnut Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Ingredients
- One Ghirardelli Walnut brownie mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Walnut Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Lightly grease or spray an 8×8″ or 9×9″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the water, oil and egg. Stir until completely mixed.
- Add in the brownie mix and stir gently until all is combined.
- Spread the brownie batter in your baking dish.
- Bake until the brownies are cooked through. Bake time depends on the type of pan you are using. An 8×8″ metal pan needs 38-42 minutes. A 9×9″ metal pan needs 33-37 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 45.50 minutes.
Looking for a homemade recipe? Try these Classic Fudgy Walnut Brownies With Chocolate Frosting.
How To Make Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme Brownies
The Chocolate Supreme brownie mix includes a pouch of chocolate syrup that is mixed into the batter.
Chocolate Supreme Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Ingredients
- One Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme brownie mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Chocolate Supreme Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Lightly grease or spray an 8×8″ or 9×9″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the water, oil and egg. Stir until completely mixed.
- Add in the brownie mix and the pouch of chocolate syrup. Stir until all ingredients are combined well.
- Spread the brownie batter in your baking dish.
- Bake until the brownies are cooked through. Bake time depends on the type of pan you are using. An 8×8″ or 9×9″ metal pan needs 40-45 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 45-50 minutes.
How To Make Ghirardelli Caramel Turtle Brownies
The Caramel Turtle premium brownie mix from Ghirardelli has pecans in the mix along with a includes a pouch of caramel that is used on top of the batter.
Caramel Turtle Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Ingredients
- One Ghirardelli Caramel Turtle brownie mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Caramel Turtle Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Lightly grease or spray an 8×8″ or 9×9″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the water, oil and egg. Stir until completely mixed.
- Add in the brownie mix. Stir until all ingredients are combined well.
- Spread the batter into your baking dish.
- Cut the corner off of the enclosed caramel sauce pouch. Squeeze 4-5 thick lines of caramel on top of the batter. Using a knife, gently pull through the caramel and batter in alternating directions to create a pattern.
- Bake until the brownies are cooked through. Bake time depends on the type of pan you are using. An 8×8″ metal pan needs 38-42 minutes. A 9×9″ metal pan needs 36-40 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 45-50 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting.
How To Make Ghirardelli Salted Caramel Brownies
The Salted Caramel premium brownie mix from Ghirardelli includes a pouch of salted caramel sauce that is used in the batter and also drizzled on top.
Salted Caramel Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Ingredients
- One Ghirardelli Salted Caramel brownie mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Salted Caramel Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Lightly grease or spray an 8×8″ or 9×9″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the water, oil and egg. Stir until completely mixed.
- Add in the brownie mix. Stir until all ingredients are combined well.
- Cut the corner off of the enclosed pouch of salted caramel sauce. Squeeze half into the batter and stir until combined.
- Evenly spread the brownie batter in your baking dish.
- Bake until the brownies are cooked through. Bake time depends on the type of pan you are using. An 8×8″ metal pan needs 38-42 minutes. A 9×9″ metal pan needs 33-37 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 45-50 minutes.
- Cool the brownies for 5 minutes, then drizzle with the remaining salted caramel sauce.
- Cool completely before cutting.
Tips For The Best Ghirardelli Brownies
Here are a few basic tips and tricks for making the best batch of Ghirardelli brownies from a mix.
- Be careful not to overbake. Brownies fresh from the oven may appear underbaked but will continue to cook and set while they cool. Learn how to tell when brownies are done.
- If you like thicker brownies, modify the recipe to use 2 tablespoons of water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil and 2 eggs.
- If you are in a high altitude area, modify the recipe by adding a 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and an extra 2 tablespoons of water.
- If you’re out of eggs or prefer not to use them, check out these tips on the best egg substitutes for brownies.
- Check out these tips on how to cut brownies cleanly.
Mix-Ins For Ghirardelli Brownies
Brownies can be made even better with creative and delicious mix-ins. Here are some of our personal favorites.
Peanut Butter Cups
There’s nothing better than the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Simply chop up some peanut butter cups and add them to your brownie batter before baking. You’ll end up with peanut butter cups in every bite.
Oreos
Add a layer of Oreos to the bottom of your pan before adding the brownie batter on top. The cookies will get nice and soft as they bake, making for a delicious treat. You can also chop the cookies and add them right to the batter.
M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces
If you’re looking for a little bit of color in your life, then add some M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces to your brownies. Mix them into the batter or sprinkle them on top before baking. Either way, you’ll end up with a delicious and colorful treat.
Nuts
Nuts are a great way to add some crunch to your brownies. You can use any kind of nut you like, but pecans or walnuts work especially well. Just be sure to chop them up into small pieces so they don’t overpower the flavor of the brownies.
Chocolate Chips
Another classic add-in, chocolate chips are always a good idea. They’ll melt into the batter as it bakes, giving you rich and gooey chocolate brownies that are out of this world. Experiment with milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. White chocolate chips, butterscotch, caramel or mint chips are delicious additions too.
Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Recipe
Ghirardelli Brownie Mix is quick and easy to make with just 3 ingredients from your pantry!
Ingredients
- Ghirardelli Brownie Mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Lightly grease or spray an 8×8″ or 9×9″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the water, oil and egg. Stir until completely mixed.
- Add in the brownie mix. Note that some mixes include a caramel or chocolate pouch that also needs to be added. Stir gently until all is combined.
- Spread the brownie batter in your baking dish.
- Bake until the brownies are cooked through. Bake time depends on the type of pan and specific mix you are using.
Notes
BAKING TIMES:
Double Chocolate: An 8×8″ or 9×9″ metal pan needs 39-43 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 43-48 minutes.
Chocolate Supreme: An 8×8″ metal pan needs 38-42 minutes. A 9×9″ metal pan needs 33-37 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 45.50 minutes.
Walnut: An 8×8″ or 9×9″ metal pan needs 40-45 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 45-50 minutes.
Salted Caramel: An 8×8″ metal pan needs 38-42 minutes. A 9×9″ metal pan needs 33-37 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 45-50 minutes
Caramel Turtle: An 8×8″ metal pan needs 38-42 minutes. A 9×9″ metal pan needs 36-40 minutes. An 8×8″ glass pan needs 45-50 minutes.
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