Sand Castle Brownie Mix
Transform your dessert table into a seaside escape with the enchanting Sand Castle Brownie Mix! This unique brownie recipe combines rich layers of indulgent chocolate with a whimsical crumb topping made from crushed graham crackers, light brown sugar, and mini chocolate chips, giving the treat a playful sandy texture. Featuring pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar, these brownies boast a from-scratch decadence, elevated by the buttery vanilla aroma and soft, moist crumb. Quick and easy to prepare, this chocolate brownie recipe pairs perfectly with summer gatherings or beach-themed parties. Whether served as a centerpiece dessert or as playful squares alongside coffee, each bite delivers rich chocolate flavor under a delightful sand-like topping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder.
In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the mixture forms a thick batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
For the sand-like crumb topping, mix the light brown sugar, crushed graham crackers, and mini chocolate chips in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the brownie batter, pressing it gently into the surface to create a textured finish.
Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, cut into squares, serve, and enjoy this sandy, chocolaty treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.3 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.9 g | 424% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2182 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 712.3 g | 259% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.6 g | 259% | |
| Total Sugars | 440.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.9 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 41.2 mg | 229% | |
| Potassium | 3329 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
