Description
Crispy, chocolatey Brownie Brittle delivers a delightful twist on classic desserts with its thin, crunchy texture. Dark chocolate richness and subtle sweetness create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 oz baking chocolate
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F and arrange a parchment liner across the entire half-sheet pan surface, ensuring complete coverage to prevent adhering.
- Create a smooth chocolate base by gently melting baking chocolate and butter using microwave intervals, stirring consistently to maintain uniform texture.
- Incorporate vegetable oil and cocoa powder into the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until achieving a glossy, integrated consistency.
- Whip egg whites using an electric mixer until they transform into a light, airy texture with soft peaks.
- Introduce vanilla extract and sugar to the whipped egg whites, blending thoroughly until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg white blend, stirring carefully to create a cohesive liquid with consistent color and texture.
- Delicately fold flour, salt, and baking soda into the wet ingredients, using minimal strokes to maintain a tender mixture.
- Distribute the batter across the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it extremely thin, allowing the pan’s surface to barely peek through.
- Generously scatter mini chocolate chips across the entire surface, ensuring even distribution.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring for a crisp, golden appearance.
- Remove from oven and immediately create gentle scoring lines to facilitate easy breaking once cooled.
- Allow the brittle to rest and solidify completely at room temperature before breaking into irregular, crunchy pieces.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate for deeper, richer flavor that elevates the entire brownie brittle experience.
- Aim for ultra-thin spreading of batter to guarantee that signature crispy texture which makes this treat unique.
- Use parchment paper generously to prevent sticking and ensure clean, easy removal of the brittle from the pan.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like chopped nuts, sea salt, or white chocolate chips to customize your
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg