Brownie Brittle Recipe (2024)

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By: Leigh Anne Wilkes

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Crispy, crunchy, and chocolatey this brownie brittle has a rich brownie taste and is for all those who love the crispy edges of brownies!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

Recently, I needed to make a trip to Costco and I discovered something pretty amazing. It was something called Brownie Brittle.

I put it out at a holiday party in a bowl. It doesn’t look like anything special but let me tell you once people started eating it they couldn’t stop. If you like the edges of the brownies, you know the crispy stuff, you are going to LOVE this.

Now if fudge brownies are your favorite, this might not be your thing but give it a try first!

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Ingredients Needed

  • Flour. I use unbleached all purpose flour.
  • Salt
  • Baking Powder
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Oil. Use canola or vegetable oil. A mild flavored oil is best.
  • Eggs. You will only be using the whites.
  • Chocolate Chips. I use semi sweet but milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips will work too. You can use full size chips or mini chocolate chips.
  • Toffee Bits. You can use the kind with or without chocolate.

How to Make Brownie Brittle

  • In a bowl whisk the egg whites until foamy.
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  • Add in sugar and then cocoa powder, oil and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add in dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
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  • Pour batter onto lined cookie sheet and spread as thinly as possible with back of spoon or an offset spatula.
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  • Sprinkle with a chocolate chips and then sprinkle with toffee bits.
  • Bake in a 325 oven for 20 minutes.
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  • Remove from oven and use a pizza cutter to cut into triangular shaped pieces.
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  • Return to oven for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool. Break into pieces.
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Tips

  • Spread the batter as thin as you can on a cookie covered with a silphat or parchment paper.
  • Use a pizza cutter for easy cutting.
  • Be sure to cut it into pieces while it is still warm.
  • Don’t worry if it doesn’t look crisp when you take it out of the oven, it will crisp up as it cools. If any of the pieces are too thick and chewy you can return them to the oven at 250 degrees for 20 more minutes and then re-cool.
  • Leave it plain or top it with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts or toffee bits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to store brownie brittle?

Brownie brittle can be stored in an airtight container for up to 10 days at room temperature. Be sure to cool completely first. In order for it to stay crisp, it needs to be airtight.

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How to Serve Brownie Brittle:

  • Just as it is! Fill up a bowl and watch is disappear.
  • Break it into smaller pieces and serve it over vanilla ice cream.
  • Sprinkle some over a yogurt parfait.

For more chocolate brownie goodness check out these recipes:

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Brittle
  • Peanut Brittle
  • Oreo Cupcakes
  • White Chocolate Brownies
  • Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies

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Brownie Brittle

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes

Crispy, crunchy, and chocolatey this brownie brittle is for all those who love the crispy edge pieces from the pan of brownies!

serves: 8 people

Prep:15 minutes minutes

Cook:25 minutes minutes

Total:40 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips extra for sprinkling on top
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet with a silphat mat or parchment paper.

  • In a bowl whisk the egg whites until foamy

  • Add in sugar and then cocoa powder, oil and vanilla until smooth.

  • Add in salt and baking powder.

  • Add the flour and stir until smooth.

  • Pour batter onto lined cookie sheet and spread as thinly as possible with back of spoon.

  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips and then sprinkle with toffee bits.

  • Bake in a 325 oven for 20 minutes.

  • Remove from oven and use a pizza cutter to cut into “shrad” shaped pieces.

  • Return to oven for 5 more minutes.

  • Remove form oven and cool. Break into pieces.

  • If any of the pieces are too thick and chewy you can return them to the oven at 250 degrees for 20 more minutes and then re-cool.

Tips & Notes:

  • Spread the batter as thin as you can on a cookie covered with a silphat or parchment paper.
  • Use a pizza cutter for easy cutting.
  • Be sure to cut it into pieces while it is still warm.
  • Don’t worry if it doesn’t look crisp when you take it out of the oven, it will crisp up as it cools. If any of the pieces are too thick and chewy you can return them to the oven at 250 degrees for 20 more minutes and then re-cool.
  • Leave it plain or top it with chocolate chips, chopped nuts or toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 18mg (6%) Sodium: 113mg (5%) Potassium: 77mg (2%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 31g (34%) Vitamin A: 191IU (4%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 26mg (3%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.

Course:Dessert

Cuisine:American

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  1. Sharon says

    Awesome! Tastes just like the store bought & easy to make.
    Thanks!

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  2. Judy says

    Perfect

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  3. Deborah says

    Please be aware that if you have a tree nut allergy, almonds are often used in toffee bits.

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  4. Khadhija says

    Hi!
    I stumbled upon your website in search of making brownies, and this twist was lovely. I followed the recipe exactly but my batter was A LOT thicker.
    It smells wonderful and the pieces are still quite thin, would you recommend adding more oil or maybe some water next time to get a more runnier consistency ?

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FAQs

How to make brownie crackers? ›

directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. ...
  2. Place 1-inch of water in a small saucepan and place over medium heat until simmering. ...
  3. In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt and whisk to combine. ...
  4. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until dry and crisp.

What does adding more water to brownie mix do? ›

It is important to follow the instructions carefully to ensure the brownies turn out as expected. If you add too much water, the brownies may turn out too cake-like, and if you add too little water, they may be dry and crumbly.

How long is brownie brittle good for? ›

Enjoy by itself or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Store the brownie brittle at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

How many points is a brownie brittle? ›

At 120 calories for a 1oz serving, Brownie Brittle has all the rich brownie taste with an extra crunch but without all the guilt. It has been named a "hot snack" by Weight Watchers at only 3 points and is available in four flavors: Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, Salted Caramel and Toffee Crunch.

Why does my brownie crumble? ›

Crumbly Brownies

Various causes include overbaking, underbaking, cutting the brownies too quickly, and lacking oil and fluid contents in the recipe. Underbaked and overbaked brownies turn out to be crumbly. When cut sooner before cooling down can make the brownies crumb.

What does adding milk instead of water do to brownies? ›

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

Is it OK to use milk instead of water in brownie mix? ›

Instead of adding in the recommended amount of water, substitute it for milk to give the batter a slightly different consistency. Milk is richer than water, so the brownies will be richer, and they'll be denser, like fudge.

What can I add to brownie mix to make them better? ›

Adding one large egg plus an extra egg yolk gives brownies an ultra fudgy texture. Chocolate Chips – Even if your brownie mix contains chocolate, plan to add chocolate chips. The additional sugar from the chocolate chips creates a shiny, crackly top as the brownies bake.

Why is my Brownie Brittle soft? ›

Don't underbake it. While a lot of traditional brownie recipes call for slight underbaking to get a gooey, rich texture, that won't work for brownie brittle. You want to make sure even the center of the pan feels dry to the touch. Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Can Brownie Brittle go bad? ›

Brownie Brittle has a 12 month shelf life.

Where did Brownie Brittle originate? ›

About Brownie Brittle

Brownie Brittle, LLC, a woman-run company in West Palm Beach, FL, has been baking and selling innovative brownie products to restaurants, club stores and world-class theme parks since 1992.

What does Brownie Brittle taste like? ›

It tastes like a brownie but is crunchy like a crunchy cookie. The brownie brittle comes in different flavors including mint chocolate chip, toffee crunch, salted caramel and chocolate chip.

Who made Brownie Brittle? ›

Sheila G. Mains, better known in the food world as Sheila G., took a treasured family recipe and turned it into the crispy, crunchy, crave-worthy brownie snack you can now find nationwide (and in the skies!) In 1992, Sheila G.

What airline serves Brownie Brittle? ›

If you're a Southwest flyer, like I am, you have heard of the elusive in flight snack called Brownie Brittle.

Is it cheaper to buy brownie mix or make from scratch? ›

It was about three times more expensive to make the brownies from scratch than to use a mix, owing mostly to the cost of chocolate and walnuts.

What does raw brownie batter do to you? ›

Raw Dough Can Contain Germs That Make You Sick

That means it hasn't been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella. These harmful germs can contaminate grain while it's still in the field or flour while it's being made.

What's the difference between a brownie and a biscuit? ›

Cookies consist of a higher flour content so they're formed from a dough, while brownies have a higher liguid/fat content so they're formed from a batter. Once both are prepared, in taste the cookie's are harder and brownie's are softer.

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