Secret Ingredient Brownie Recipe

These moist and fudgy brownies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! The secret ingredient? Creamy pudding! A subtle hint of mint adds a refreshing twist, making these brownies irresistible. They're so good, they vanished from the office in just two hours! Easily customizable – swap the mint chocolate pudding for your favorite flavor, or add extra mint extract for a more intense flavor. Perfect with a rich fudge frosting (highly recommended!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 219.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Secret Ingredient Brownie

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How to Make Secret Ingredient Brownie

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant mint chocolate pudding mix.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares.
  10. Frost with your favorite fudge frosting (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

19g

Carbs

8g