This Edible Brownie Batter is a decadent sweet treat with rich chocolate flavor and it takes just minutes to whip up. A chocolate lover's dream dessert that tastes like you're licking the bowl clean.
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Why We Love This Edible Brownie Batter
- A super easy dessert recipe that takes only a few minutes to make.
- All you need are simple ingredients from the pantry.
- Great make ahead treat that lasts in the fridge or freezer.
- Can add any of your favorite mix-ins.
- Taste just like the real deal brownie batter but is completely safe to eat.
- A sweet bite that will cure any chocolate craving!
Edible Brownie Batter Recipe Ingredients
- Heat Treated All Purpose Flour
- Salted Butter
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Instant Coffee Granules
- Light Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Salt
- Milk
Substitution Suggestions:
- All Purpose Flour: White whole wheat or whole wheat flour will work with this recipe. It will all heat treat safely and taste delicious.
- Salted Butter: Feel free to use unsalted butter. I would suggest adding an extra ¼ teaspoon of salt to the batter.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: I prefer dark chocolate over all chocolate. However, you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips. You could even use half dark and half semi-sweet. Whichever you prefer best. You can also use a dark chocolate bar, semi-sweet chocolate bar or milk chocolate bar chopped into chunks.
- Instant Coffee Granules: This ingredient can be omitted if you prefer. However, I really recommend giving it a try first. The coffee really brings out the flavor of the chocolate. If you want an actual coffee flavor in the batter you can use instant espresso powder or double the amount of instant coffee.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: You'll want to use the pure extract, especially in this recipe and other no bake recipes. The imitation extracts are chemically made and can leave an unpleasant after taste.
- Milk: Any type of milk can be used. I typically use 2% cows milk because that's what my family drinks. However, you can use skim or whole. You can also use almond milk or soy milk.
This chocolatey edible brownie batter is the perfect treat for your sweet tooth!
How to Heat Treat Flour
Heat treating flour needs to be done to kill any harmful bacteria. It can be done one of two ways. Either in the oven or in the microwave. Both ways work well as long as the flour is heated to at least 160°F. I personally prefer the microwave because it is a lot faster.
Microwave Method: In a large microwave safe bowl add the amount of flour you need heat treated. Place in microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk flour and place back in microwave for 15-30 seconds, depending on amount of flour. If the amount of flour I have is over 2 cups I'll do 30 seconds. If it is just a small amount, I'll do 15 seconds. Whisk flour again and set aside to cool.
Oven Method: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. The parchment paper will help remove the flour from the pan nice and easy. Spread the desired amount of flour on prepared sheet pan and bake for 5 minutes. Set pan aside to cool.
How to Make Edible Brownie Batter
- In a microwave safe bowl or in a small saucepan on the stove over low heat, melt butter.
- To a large mixing bowl combine: melted butter, 1 cup dark chocolate chips and instant coffee granules. Whisk together until the chocolate has completely melted.
- Next add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until completely combined.
- Now add the dry ingredients: unsweetened cocoa powder, heat-treated flour and salt. Stir together until thoroughly combined. A rubber spatula works the best at this stage.
- Thin out the batter with milk. Add as much or as little you need to reach desired consistency.
- Fold in the remaining chocolate chips or other mix-in's.
Edible Brownie Batter Add-Ins
You can add any of your favorite mix-ins to the edible brownie batter. Here are some delicious options:
- Mini chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- Peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips
- Chopped candy bars: peanut butter cups, milky ways, butterfingers, andes mints, etc.
- Chopped toasted nuts: walnuts, peanuts, or pecans
- Chopped oreos or other cookies
- Sprinkles
- Drizzle of chocolate sauce, caramel or melted peanut butter
Storing
You can store the edible brownie batter in a bowl and spoon out a bite when you want to enjoy some. Or you can use a small cookie scoop and portion out the batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Store the leftover brownie batter in an airtight container for up to 7 days. You can also put the portioned chilled batter into a zip top bag and store in fridge for up to 7 days.
The edible brownie can also be frozen which is great for quick sweet treats. Place the batter into a freezer safe airtight container or wrap it in plastic and place in a zip top bag. Or freeze the portioned batter for an hour or so and then place in freezer safe zip top bag. Label, date and freeze for up to 4 months.
Thaw edible brownie batter at room temperature for 30 minutes or so, depending on how soft you like it.
If you are a chocolate lover, try these rich and decadent No Bake Chocolate Truffles.
Tips for the Best Edible Brownie Batter
- The flour MUST be heat treated to make this brownie batter safe to eat. Untreated flour may contain harmful bacteria. The flour needs to be treated to kill it. Do NOT skip this step.
- Let the heat treated flour cool a bit before adding it to the bowl.
- The sugars will make the batter grainy, which is just like any and all good brownie batters!
- Use the milk to reach your desired consistency. Add more to make it thinner and use less to make it more like thick fudgy brownies.
FAQs
Regular brownie batter has raw eggs and raw flour in it. That brownie batter is not safe to eat. However, if you make this recipe that is eggless and has heat treated flour it is safe to eat and enjoy.
To make edible brownie batter from box safe to eat the box mix needs to be heat treated. Heat treat the brownie mix in the microwave or oven. Then combine the treated mix with the melted butter and enough milk to make it the consistency you like.
Yes, once the flour has been heat treated to at least 160°F it is safe to consume. Heat treating is necessary to kill any harmful bacteria that may be living in your flour. Do NOT skip the heat treating.
More Decadent Brownie Recipes:
- S'mores Brownies
- Classic Homemade Brownies
- Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies
- Dark Chocolate Walnut Brownies
- Rocky Road Brownies
- Old Fashioned Frosted Brownies
- Mexican Brownie Skillet
- Peanut Butter Banana Brownies
- Homemade Brownie Bites
- Zucchini Brownies
- Spiderweb Brownies
Edible Brownie Batter
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all purpose flour, heat treated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Heat treat the flour in the microwave or in the oven to at least 160°F. Microwave Method: In a large microwave safe bowl add the amount of flour you need heat treated. Place in microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk flour and place back in microwave for 15-30 seconds, depending on amount of flour. If the amount of flour is over 2 cups, do 30 seconds. If it is just a small amount, do 15 seconds. Whisk flour again and set aside to cool.Oven Method: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the desired amount of flour on prepared sheet pan and bake for 5 minutes. Set pan aside to cool.
- In a microwave safe bowl or on the stove over low heat, melt butter.
- To a large batter bowl combine: melted butter, 1 cup dark chocolate chips and instant coffee granules. Whisk together until the chocolate has completely melted.
- Next add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until completely combined.
- Now add the unsweetened cocoa powder, heat treated flour and salt. Stir together until thoroughly combined.
- Thin out the batter with milk. Add as much or as little you need to reach desired consistency.
- Fold in the remaining chocolate chips or other mix-in's.
- Enjoy with a spoon or use a cookie scoop and make individual portions.
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