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Copycat Brownie Brittle Recipe that’s made from a box mix for a quick and easy treat! I bet you have all of the ingredients in your pantry right now! This recipe serves eight and costs $2.53 to make. That’s just 32¢ per serving!

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You will love these Brownie Brittles – a quick and easy treat!

When you make brownies, which do you prefer? The edges or the middle? I am all about those edges! While I do enjoy the middle pieces, if given a choice, I will always take the edges first.

I love brownies, but I especially love those crispy, delectable brownie edges. About a year ago, I tried brownie brittle from the store and instantly fell in love. If you haven’t tried it before, it’s a bag full of those excellent brownie edges, incredible, right!?!

Store-bought brownie brittle is expensive, so today I’m sharing my copycat Brownie Brittle Recipe with you that you can make for a fraction of the cost. It’s super easy to make and uses a box mix.

This Brownie Brittle Recipe will give you your brownie edge fix in every single bite!

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How to store Brownie Crisps

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 does Brownie Brittle taste like?

Brownie Brittle is the best of both worlds. They are thin like a typical cookie and taste like a brownie. Say what?! It’s true. It’s the best of both worlds for those days when you just can’t decide what you are in the mood for.

Brownie Crisps ingredients & cost

RECIPE COST: $2.53

PER SERVING COST: $0.32

NOTE: I calculate the recipe prices by using name brand grocery prices on grocery store websites.

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  • 1 18- ounce Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix – $2.27
  • 1/2 cup water – $0.00
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil – $0.16
  • 1 large egg – $0.10
  • Offset Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

How to make Brownie Brittle:

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1:Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

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2:Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.

3:Use a whisk to mix until just combined.

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4:Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.

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5:Using an offset spatula, spread the batter into a thin layer, as thin as you can get it.

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6: Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely and then either break apart with a knife or cut into pieces using a pizza cutter.

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Recipe Note:

  • If you want the brittle in uniform pieces like mine, then you need to score the brittle with the pizza cutter as soon as it comes out of the oven. Once it’s cooled, break it apart entirely by cutting it with the pizza cutter.
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How to store Brownie Crisps

Place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze brownie crisps for up to 3 months. To freeze brownie crisps, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours or until solid. Then, transfer the brownie crisps to a freezer-safe bag or container.

Brownie Chips FAQs

Who makes Brownie Brittle?

Brownie Brittle was first created by Sheila G. Mains in Florida. She was initially a brownie baker, beginning in 1992. She became so popular in fact that she purchased the phone number 1.800.Brownie. How awesome is that?!

How many calories are in a piece of brownie brittle?

It depends on the size of the brownie brittle piece. Various pieces can have anywhere from 50-150 calories.

How healthy is Brownie Brittle?

It is not healthy at all. It’s a high-calorie, high-sugar snack food.

What is Brownie Brittle used for?

Here are some ideas on how to enjoy it:
Eat it plain.Enjoy it plain as a sweet and crunchy snack.
Top ice cream or yogurt.Use it to top ice cream, yogurt, or other desserts.
Make a trifle or parfait.Use it to make a trifle or parfait with layers of other ingredients, such as whipped cream, pudding, and fruit.
Use it for dessert dips.I love serving the brittle along with dessert dips like acheesecake dipormint chocolate chip cheesecake dip.

More copycat recipes to try

If you love this recipe, then you’ll love other great grocery-store copycat recipes!

  1. Lofthouse Copycat Frosted Sugar Cookies
  2. Costco Spinach Salad
  3. Copycat Cracker Jacks
  4. Hawaiian Punch Copycat Recipe
  5. Copycat On the Border Salsa
  6. Copycat Cozy Shack Rice Pudding
  7. Hostess Cupcakes
  8. Copycat Apple Pie Lara Bars
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Brownie Brittles from a Box

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

8 servings

Copycat Brownie Brittle Recipe that’s made from a box mix for a quick and easy treat! I bet you have all of the ingredients in your pantry right now! This recipe serves 8 and costs $2.53 to make. That's just 32¢ per serving!

Equipment

  • baking sheet

  • parchment paper

  • large mixing bowl

  • whisk

  • offset spatula

  • pizza cutter

Ingredients

  • 1 18- ounce Brownie Mix I used Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix
  • ½ cup water
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

  • Place all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

  • Whisk until just combined.

  • Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.

  • Use an offset spatula to spread batter into a thin layer.

  • Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before breaking apart with a knife or cutting with a pizza cutter.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.9g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 148mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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This recipe pairs perfectly with my cheesecake dips:

  • Butterscotch Toffee Cheesecake Dip
  • Coconut Cream Pie Cheesecake Dip
  • Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Cheesecake Dip
  • Peppermint Cheesecake Dip

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FAQs

What happens if brownie batter is too thick? ›

The consistency of the brownie mix plays a crucial role in the texture and flavor of the final product. A batter that is too thin may result in flat and dry brownies, while a batter that is too thick can lead to dense and heavy brownies.

How long has brownie brittle been around? ›

Our Story. 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.

How does brownie batter look like? ›

A bit thicker than pancake batter, but not so thick that it no longer counts as a liquid. Dark brown and slightly lumpy in texture and smells richly of chocolate.

Is it okay if my brownie batter is watery? ›

If your cookies spread way out and run into each other on the cookie sheet, add some more flour ( just a little) to the rest of the dough. Too wet brownies will be fixed by using smaller eggs, less milk or oil or increasing the flour the next time around.

Should you chill brownie batter before baking? ›

In addition to keeping your brownie mix fresh, refrigerating brownie batter can also help boost the overall texture and flavor of the treat. Refrigerating helps improve the gloss and crustiness of brownies while simultaneously blending the flavors—the result? — brownie that tastes much richer and chewier.

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.

Does Brownie Brittle go bad? ›

Brownie Brittle has a 12 month shelf life.

Who owns the Brownie Brittle brand? ›

Second Nature Brands, a U.S.-based creator of premium, nutritional, and better-for-you snacks and treats, controlled by CapVest Partners LLP (“CapVest”), has completed the acquisition of Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital.

Who invented Brownie Brittle? ›

Brownie Brittle was founded by Shelia Mains after she lost her corporate job.

Should a toothpick come out of brownies clean? ›

For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer. If the toothpick is totally clean, the brownies may already be over-baked.

How do you get clumps out of brownie batter? ›

If you still have a few small lumps you should be able to disperse them with a small wire hand whisk (sometimes called a vinaigrette whisk) or you can use a small spatula or wooden spoon to break them up by pressing them against the side of the pan.

What is the best brownie mix for cakey brownies? ›

Best Cakey Brownie: Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix

If you like your brownies a bit more cakey than fudgy, skip all the other mixes and pick up Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix.

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

If the middle is raw but the edges are burning, your oven is too hot. For a standard recipe, cooked in an 8 inch square tin, we'd look to cook the brownies low-and-slow - around 30 minutes at 160C.

Why do brownies not cook in the middle? ›

If the edges are burning while the middle remains undercooked, it could be because the brownies are baking for too long. Try reducing the baking time to allow the middle to cook through without overcooking the edges [1].

What happens if you put too much vegetable oil in brownie mix? ›

Whether you use butter, margarine, or vegetable oil, putting too much in your brownie batter causes it to be greasy. Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people fall into this trap when trying to substitute butter with oil. The exchange isn't a one-to-one ratio.

How do you fix cake batter that is too thick? ›

Add more liquid: The easiest way to thin out your batter is to add more liquid, such as milk or water, a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Add an additional egg: Adding another egg to your batter can also help to thin it out, as well as adding richness and moisture to the finished cake.

Why did my brownies come out rubbery? ›

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. The best way to ensure you are not over-working the batter is to gently keep on incorporating ingredients with a spatula.

What happens if you add too much flour to brownies? ›

Too much flour? Go back to your edges - if they're not burnt, look a good colour (similar to the centre) but the brownie is too cakey and dry throughout, the recipe probably included too much flour.

Does letting brownie batter sit make it better? ›

Alice Medrich, author of Seriously Bitter Sweet: The Ultimate Dessert Maker's Guide to Chocolate, writes that “refrigerating the brownie batter in the pan for several hours, or as long as two days before baking, wreaks enormous transformations: it improves the top gloss and crustiness, and it also blends the flavors so ...

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