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!
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!
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.
- 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:
1: Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2: Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
3: Use a whisk to mix until just combined.
4: Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
5: Using an offset spatula, spread the batter into a thin layer, as thin as you can get it.
6: Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely and then either break apart with a knife or cut into pieces using a pizza cutter.
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.
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
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?!
It depends on the size of the brownie brittle piece. Various pieces can have anywhere from 50-150 calories.
It is not healthy at all. It’s a high-calorie, high-sugar snack food.
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 a cheesecake dip or mint chocolate chip cheesecake dip.
More copycat recipes to try
If you love this recipe, then you’ll love other great grocery-store copycat recipes!
- Lofthouse Copycat Frosted Sugar Cookies
- Costco Spinach Salad
- Copycat Cracker Jacks
- Hawaiian Punch Copycat Recipe
- Copycat On the Border Salsa
- Copycat Cozy Shack Rice Pudding
- Hostess Cupcakes
- Copycat Apple Pie Lara Bars
Brownie Brittles from a Box
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
- ⅓ 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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This looks so great and ‘why didn’t I think of that!’ easy. (yum!)
I love brownie brittle! I’ve never tried to make it before but i really want to try! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!(:
You’re so welcome. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for this recipe! I love to experiment with different recipes and this one is perfect!! =)
I hope you like it, Emi! Thanks for stopping by!
What an amazing collection! I love all the recipes. Those Brownie Brittle are perfect.
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing 🙂
What a great sweet treat and I love that I can take a shortcut by using a mix, brilliant!
I love easy recipes, too. Enjoy!
Looks delicious!
I should make this as a birthday gift. It looks so nice and must taste yummy! Thanks for sharing.
I have never had brownie brittle, but it sounds good. Thanks for the step by step directions for making my own. I think it will taste great.
Hi Jillian …I have just tasted Brownie Brittle for the first time. Wow! Looked for a recipe, found yours and it looks so simple. One question before I try making them – are your BBs as crispy as the bought ones?
Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Erica, it is very crispy. If you want it like the store bought then you need to spread it thin and start checking for doneness around 20 minutes.
Perfect. I baked the bark 25 minutes turned off oven and left then in to crisp.
Donna, I’m so glad you liked the recipe!
Thanks for this brownie brittle recipe, it looks so tasty,can’t wait to attempt this over the weekend.
I’ve never heard of brownie brittle before what a great idea!
I’ve never tried brownie brittle before but this looks really tasty!
I’ve not had brownie brittle before but I want it now. How great to serve with a bowl of ice cream and so easy too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
How would it be with chopped nuts or shredded coconut on it?
Both sound delicious, I say go for it!
We especially love the mint chocolate Brownie Brittle flavor. How much mint extract would you recommend I add to this to get the mint flavor?
I would say 1/2 teaspoon to 3/4 teaspoon. Let me know how it turns out for you!
Why not crush peppermint candy and sprinkle into mix?
That sounds like a delicious addition!
Easy and delish! I’ll be making this more often and sharing how to do it.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Hi. How long can can you keep these brownie brittles?
Up to 5 days in an air-tight container/ziploc bag.
Can you use butter instead of oil and milk instead of water?