Brownie Brittle Recipe (2024)

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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

Is brownie brittle healthier than brownies? ›

At only 120 calories per serving, this snack comes in at less calories than a typical chocolate brownie which can be around 129+ calories. So if you're watching your weight and need a quick snack, this is will do it for you. It was even named “hot snack” by the well known Weight Watchers.

Why did my brownie bites sink in the middle? ›

The most common reason why brownies sink is because of over-mixing. To be entirely honest, blending the ingredients in any brownie recipe is only needed when you need to whip up your eggs or your curd.

How long does brownie brittle last? ›

How long does this Brownie Brittle Recipe last? Brownie Brittle will remain fresh for up to one week if stored in an airtight container.

What makes brownies crumbly? ›

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.

Which sugar is better for brownies? ›

Using caster sugar in brownies also helps to get a super crinkly top. Caster sugar has a smaller grain size than granulated sugar, so it dissolves better in the egg mixture, to give that nice crinkly top. If you only have granulated sugar on hand it will still work fine particularly if you are in the US.

Which brownie piece is the best? ›

The edge piece, specifically the corner piece is what I consider the best piece. It is the heterogeneity of textures that I like the most.

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

Why are my brownies burnt on the edges raw in the middle? ›

To determine when it's baked, we would recommend looking for a solid crust on top of the brownie, but a good wobble in the centre when you shake the pan. If the middle is raw but the edges are burning, your oven is too hot.

Why did my brownie turn out like a cake? ›

Achieving a fudgy brownie is all to do with the ratio of fat to flour. A fudgy brownie recipe will use more fat than flour. Generally this is achieved by adding more butter or real chocolate to your brownie recipe. A cakey brownie recipe on the other hand will call for more flour in the ratio of fat to flour.

How was Brownie Brittle invented? ›

It was a bumpy business to be in, but as often happens with innovation, she stumbled 'by accident' on a game-changing insight: staff at the bakery loved snacking on the crispy bits round the edge of the baking trays. In a flash of inspiration Brownie Brittle was born.

Is Brownie Brittle keto friendly? ›

With zero added sugar and just 2 grams of net carbs per 1 ounce serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Brownie Brittle is your Keto Happiness.

How can you tell if brownies are old? ›

There are a few ways to tell if brownies aren't good anymore. They may be stale, smell like dirt, or have white-looking flour on top. The second two are indications of mold. It's better to throw them away if you're concerned that they may be moldy.

What happens if you put too many eggs in brownies? ›

They give brownies a lighter, drier, and more cake-like texture. If you prefer this over the chewy variety, then go ahead and crack in that additional egg. On the other hand, too many eggs will yield brownies that are hard, heavy, and tough.

Are brownies better with butter or oil? ›

In brownies, both butter and oil will offer a moist, tender texture, but only butter will give the dish the aeration needed for rising brownies well. If you use a cake brownie, butter is a better option because it helps rise the batter. For denser, fudge type brownies, oil is permissable.

Are brownies healthy or unhealthy? ›

Since brownies are not nutritionally dense, they are not usually regarded as a healthy food. However, brownies do have some health benefits that might be surprising due to their chocolate content. Chocolate is a source of antioxidants and has been found to help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol levels.

How many carbs are in a brownie brittle? ›

Sheila G's Brownie Brittle Chocolate Chip (6 pieces) contains 21g total carbs, 20g net carbs, 4g fat, 1g protein, and 120 calories.

What is the difference between chewy and fudgy brownies? ›

Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact. Chewy brownies are dense (like fudgy brownies), but have a little more “bite” to them or elastic texture when you chew them.

Do brownies have more calories than cake? ›

Brownie vs.

Your best bet is the chocolate mousse or the layer cake, since both carry about 550 calories for a 6-ounce portion. (Incidentally, if you thought a chocolate flourless cake was lower in calories, a 6-ounce piece has about 800 calories.) A typical 6-ounce brownie has about 600 calories.

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