Crispy Chocolatey Brownie Brittle Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
12 Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup (4 ounces) chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground instant espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. In a small pot, melt the butter.
  4. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and stir until smooth.
  5. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip egg whites to soft peaks.
  6. Sprinkle in ¼ cup granulated sugar and whip to medium peaks.
  7. Stir remaining ¾ cup sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt into melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
  8. Fold chocolate mixture gently into whipped egg whites until still streaky but combined.
  9. Add flour and baking powder; fold in gently until incorporated.
  10. Pour into prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  11. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts and flaky sea salt if desired.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm to the touch.
  13. Cool on the baking sheet at least 15 minutes, then break into shards.
  14. Serve or store in an airtight container at room temperature.