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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 is in brownie brittle? ›

In a large bowl, beat the egg, oil, sugar, water and vanilla. Whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and, if desired, espresso powder; stir into egg mixture until blended. Spread into a greased or parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan.

What happens if brownie batter is too thick? ›

If your brownie mix is too thick, you can add a small amount of liquid such as water, milk, or oil to thin it out to the desired consistency. Add the liquid gradually and mix well until you achieve the right texture. Is it normal for brownie mix to be lumpy? It's not normal for brownie mix to be lumpy.

Why did my brownies get hard? ›

If the edges of your brownie are hard once it's cooled it's because you've over baked it. If your brownie has a whole lot of chocolate in it rather than cocoa, (most do) then the centre will seem underbaked because the chocolate is still molten.

How do you soften overbaked brownies? ›

Microwave them, they'll usually soften up. If that doesn't work you could consider soaking the rock hard brownie in a strong warm sugar solution.

Why is my Brownie Brittle soft? ›

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.

What makes brownies unhealthy? ›

If you want to eat brownies all day, you probably a) really like brownies and b) feel like you are not allowed to eat brownies. Brownies are considered by most people to be “unhealthy” because they are high in sugar, fat, and calories.

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.

Why do my brownies taste bitter? ›

Your chocolate could have been slightly burnt - this is common if you melt your chocolate it in the microwave, Your oven might have been too hot - slightly burnt edges can impart a nasty bitter taste. You might have used too much baking powder - leavening agents can create an acidic taste.

Why do my brownies taste like 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.

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

Tips for the Best Homemade Brownies. Always, always weigh and sift your cocoa powder along with the flour. If you accidentally add to much flour or cocoa powder to your batter, the outcome could be dry or dense. Use a quality dark chocolate baking bar, roughly chopped into chunks.

What happens if you put too much butter in brownies? ›

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.

Can you Rebake undercooked brownies the next day? ›

How do I fix brownies if I've taken them out too early and they have cooled? You can re-bake them at a lower temperature- but you risk drying them out. If in a glass pan, and it fits- you could try microwaving them for just a couple minutes, then let them sit to set-up the center.

How do you keep brownies from getting hard around the edges? ›

How do you keep brownies from getting hard on the edges? The best way to soften the hard edges is to cover the brownies with foil while they are still warm. The moisture created by a tight cover will keep the edges soft.

Why do my brownies burn on top? ›

What's going wrong? Your oven is probably too hot or is heating unevenly. Buy a cheap oven thermometer to check the temperature of the thermostat setting. If the middle of your brownies are not cooking while the edges are burning, try lowering the oven temperature and/or extending the baking time.

What are the ingredients in brownie mix? ›

Ingredients: Sugar, Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup. Contains 2% or less of: Corn Starch, Salt, Canola Oil, Carob Powder, Artificial Flavor.

What does Brownie Brittle taste like? ›

The taste is chocolatey and very much like a baked brownie. The serving size is just the right amount of this brownie flavored cookie you're sure to love.

Is Brownie Brittle vegan? ›

Brownie Brittle Chocolate Chip. This product contains 3 ingredients that are not vegan and 10 ingredients that may not be vegan. Which diet do you follow?

What do brownies contain? ›

Chocolate brownie
A homemade chocolate brownie
TypeSquare or bar
Main ingredientsFlour, butter, eggs, chocolate and/or cocoa powder, sugar
VariationsBlondie
Cookbook: Chocolate brownie Media: Chocolate brownie
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