Brownie Brittle Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you soften brittle brownies? ›

1> Microwave: Place the brownies on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave them on low power for 10–20 seconds at a time until they soften to your liking. Be careful not to overheat them, as this can make them dry.

There's something about the chocolate flavor and the crunch of the brittle that's just really appealing. It's the perfect bite-sized snack; it's nice and chocolate-y, but not heavily rich like some regular brownies are.

The molasses content in brown sugar is what is responsible for chewy yet soft brownies. If you don't want chewy brownies, completely keep brown sugar out of the picture. If you do want chewy brownies and it's not mentioned in your recipe, add 3-4 tbsp of brown sugar in the end for beautifully chewy brownies!

The paper-thin crinkly crust can only form if the sugar in the brownies has fully dissolved and broken down. The best way to achieve this is by making sure you thoroughly beat the sugar and the eggs.

Brownies should be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and placed in an airtight container to help keep them from drying out and going stale. (You can also use a layer of aluminum foil around the layer of plastic wrap to help protect them from air exposure.)

Brownie Brittle generally lasts around 2-3 weeks once the bag has been opened, given the brittle's vulnerability to moisture. When unopened, it can last up to 9 months, depending on storage conditions. If frozen (though not a typical course of action), the amber-colored delight can maintain its taste for about a year.

“We contract manufacture our Brownie Brittle in two facilities,” says Mains, “one on the East Coast and one in Southern California.

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.

If you want a fudgy chocolate brownie, use melted butter. For cakey brownies, beating softened butter and sugar together to create air pockets will make your brownies lighter and cakier.

What happens if you put extra 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.

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.

If you're worried about the heat affecting the delicious taste of your brownies, we recommend storing them in the refrigerator instead. Storing brownies in the fridge can keep them fresh for up to two weeks. For the best storage method, wrap each brownie tightly before placing it in the fridge.

Brownie batter tends to be thick enough to not want to naturally fill a pan on its own. My favorite tool for spreading it is an offset spatula, but the back of a spoon works as well. Take the few extra seconds to ensure the batter is in an even layer.

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. 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.

Underbaked and overbaked brownies turn out to be crumbly. When cut sooner before cooling down can make the brownies crumb. Bake at the appropriate temperature for the specified amount of time. Bake it till it is cooked.

Definitely do not re-bake them. I agree with a coupla others here that your best bet is to make them into a new creation like a trifle or individual parfait cups. I'm sure they'd be delicious chunked up and layered with fresh berries or fruit sauce, and whipped cream or pastry cream.

You can try placing the stale peanut brittle on a baking sheet and gently heating it in an oven at a low temperature, around 250°F (120°C), for a few minutes. This can help to soften it a bit and restore some of its original texture.

Brownie Brittle generally lasts around 2-3 weeks once the bag has been opened, given the brittle's vulnerability to moisture. When unopened, it can last up to 9 months, depending on storage conditions. If frozen (though not a typical course of action), the amber-colored delight can maintain its taste for about a year.