How to Make Brownie Brittle Recipe
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How to Make Brownie Brittle Recipe
Description
Brownie Brittle is made by melting bittersweet chocolate with sugar and water, then whisking in eggs, oil, and vanilla. Dry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt are folded in, and the batter is spread thinly on a large baking sheet. Semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnuts scatter over the top before baking, adding texture and bursts of flavor. The brittle bakes until firm and crisp, unlike traditional brownies that are soft and chewy.
Once cooled, it is broken into pieces suitable for snacking or serving alongside vanilla ice cream. The crispness and chocolate intensity make it a distinct and enjoyable variation of brownie desserts. It is best stored at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain the brittle texture.
Egg substitutes like flax eggs can be used if needed, maintaining the recipe's binding properties while accommodating dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 10 oz / 282 g
- 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate roughly chopped, 2 oz/57 g
- 1/4 cup water 2floz/57ml
- 2 egg room temperature
- 1/2 cup neutral oil sunflower, canola, veg, 115 ml, flavorless
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 3/4 oz / 105 g
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/3 oz / 37 g
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3oz/85g
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped (optional
Notes
- Use a flax egg as a substitute if you avoid using chicken eggs.
- Ensure the batter is spread very thinly to achieve the signature crisp brownie brittle texture.
- Store the cooled brownie brittle at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain its crispness.
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