Big Batch Brownies
Whip up delicious big batch brownies easily with a brownie mix and yogurt as an egg substitute. Perfect for large gatherings, this recipe removes the guesswork of measurements and ensures perfect results every time.
Ingredients
- 4 Pouches Ghirardelli Brownie Mix
- 1 And ⅓ Cups Water
- 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Cup Yogurt (¼ cup for each egg to be replaced)
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups Chopped Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 325F/160C for 15 minutes. Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil (leaving enough sheet around the edges so that you can lift it off easily once the brownie is cooled enough) and grease it lightly with non stick cooking spray. I used a very big cookie tray. It measured to 21x15 inches.
- Empty the contents of the brownie mix in a large bowl. Then add the rest of the ingredients one by one and mix it using a big wooden spoon.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared pan and spread it out with a spatula. Bake it for about 30-40 minutes. Doing the toothpick test for doneness in this case could be tricky because it has a lot of chocolate chips in it and the toothpick might get in the melted chocolate chips and it would be difficult to say whether it is done or not. So see if the brownie is pulling away from the sides of the pan and you should be fine.
- Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and leave it for 15-20 minutes to cool. Then slowly lift off the sheet and let it cool for another hour or so before you can slice the brownies.
Notes
- Any type of yogurt can be used, meaning dairy or non-dairy. I have used unsweetened plain yogurt. If using Greek yogurt you might need to add a bit more water because it's very thick. The general rule of thumb for using yogurt as egg substitute is replacing each egg with ¼ cup of yogurt. Also irrespective of the brand of brownie mix or cake mix you are using this yogurt trick should work. I have tried in many brands and haven't faced any issue.
- I did not grease the aluminum foil, so it was a bit difficult to remove the brownies from the sheet. So do not forget to grease it with non-stick cooking spray or shortening.
Taste & Texture
- These big batch brownies are incredibly rich and fudgy, with a perfectly moist texture, making each bite deliciously satisfying. Also it sliced very well. It was a huge hit at the party.
