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I have been experimenting with traditional brittle this year. Cooking sugar to a high temperature with different syrups and flavors is exciting, but it can also take precision. So I had to take a break and make an easier brittle. Brownies in a brittle style, or what I’m calling “brownie thins,” are starting to show up on store shelves, but as I always tend to believe, homemade has to be better, right? These have all the delicious flavor of a homemade brownie but with less guilt. As a bonus, if you love the crispy edges or corner pieces of brownies, this is going to be your new addiction – sorry in advance! This is a wonderful Christmas treat with no candy thermometer needed!

This is such a fun and easy take on a holiday brittle!

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Brownie Thins

4.50 from 4 votes
Chocolate goodness with a satisfying crunch, what else could you want? Two types of chocolate come together with cocoa powder to create this delicious treat, perfect for any occasion or holiday!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
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Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup toffee pieces
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt the chocolate with 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave in 30-second increments until smooth. Set aside.
    4 oz bittersweet chocolate, 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Whisk together the sugar and melted butter until combined. Mix in vanilla extract and eggs. Stir in prepared melted chocolate until smooth.
    8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
  • Sift in the flour, cocoa, and salt and stir until just combined.
    ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder, ½ tsp kosher salt
  • Spread evenly on two greased 26×18 sheet pans and place in the oven for 25 minutes. The tops will be dry and slightly crisp to the touch.
  • Remove from oven and evenly sprinkle on toffee and chocolate chips. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt chocolate chips.
    ½ cup toffee pieces, 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • Remove and spread chocolate slightly. Cool for 2 hours. Break into pieces and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4 piecesCalories: 133 kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Kaleb Wyse is a New York Times bestselling author behind the popular Wyse Guide website. Living on his fourth-generation Iowa farm, he loves sharing recipes and gardening tips that come from traditions that feel comfortably familiar. His down-to-earth style makes sustainable living and farm life feel like home!

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