Basic Brownie Mix

• 5 cups sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 can (8 ounces) baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
• 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
• 1/2 cup water
• Frosting of your choice, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa and salt. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 5 batches (about 10 cups total).
2. To prepare basic brownies: Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups brownie mix, butter, eggs, water and vanilla. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 9 servings.
3. To prepare caramel-nut brownies: Prepare basic brownie batter. Pour half into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans. Top with remaining batter and pecans. Bake and cool as directed. Yield: 9 servings.
4. To prepare cherry brownies: In a small saucepan, bring the cherries and water to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Prepare basic brownie batter; stir in cherries. Pour mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake and cool as directed. Frost if desired.

sugar, allpurpose, baking cocoa, salt, butter, eggs, water, vanilla, caramel ice cream topping, pecans, cherries, water, frosting of your choice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/basic-brownie-mix/ (may not work)