Edible Brownie Batter
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Today, we’re bringing you a lick-the-spoon clean Edible Brownie Batter that will allow you to enjoy all of the decadence and flavor of brownie batter without any of the risks. This simple no bake brownie dough recipe is easy enough for kids to help make and has many fun ways to customize and serve it.
Edible Brownie Batter Recipe
Sneaking a spoonful of brownie batter straight from the mixing bowl is one of life’s little pleasures, but as we all know, it comes with a few risks.
So, to enjoy spoonful after spoonful of brownie batter worry-free, I set out to make a safe-to-consume edible brownie batter that tastes just as rich, decadent and fudgy as the real thing.
Skipping the eggs and heat-treating the flour removes the risks normally posed from eating raw brownie batter. We also skip ingredients like baking powder that aren’t necessary if we’re not actually baking the dough.
This edible brownie batter recipe is the height of indulgence with pure chocolatey flavor and a delightful toothsome texture.
No bake brownie batter is easy enough for kids to make independently, though you might want to heat-treat the flour yourself if your kids are younger. Let them customize their brownie batter with our variations below.
Edible Brownie Batter Variations:
- Brown the butter by melting in a saucepan over medium heat until the milk fats start to caramelize and turn brown
- Use almond flour for a gluten-free option that also skips the need to heat treat the flour
- Add sprinkles, crushed pretzels, caramel bits or other mix-ins for added texture and flavor
- Fold in crushed OREO cookies for a cookies-and-cream twist
- Add a swirl of Nutella, caramel sauce or peanut butter
- Add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor and add depth
- Add more milk to make a less dough-y batter and one that more closely resembles softer brownie batter
- Swap out the vanilla extract for another flavor extract, like mint or raspberry
How to Serve Edible Brownie Batter:
- Use the brownie batter as a cookie sandwich filling by spreading between two graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies
- Serve with dippables like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, fruit, pretzels, etc.
- Roll into Tablespoon-sized pieces and refrigerate or freeze for a pre-portioned treat.
- Add to homemade or store-bought vanilla ice cream to make your own brownie batter ice cream
- Or, simply serve with a spoon
Can I microwave the flour to heat treat it? Yes, place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in three 30-second increments, stirring in between, for a total of 90 seconds.
How can I bake this brownie batter? Note that while this brownie batter can be warmed up, it won’t bake up into a brownie if cooked since the recipe doesn’t contain any leavening agents.
How to store edible brownie batter: This edible dough can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
How to freeze edible brownie batter: Wrap the dough well and then place in an airtight, ziptop freezer bag or your favorite freezer containers. (This set of freezer containers is a crazy bargain.) Enjoy within 3 months.
Edible Brownie Batter Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cocoa Powder
- Melted Butter
- Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- Salt
- Milk, or more as needed
- Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Chips, as desired
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: Use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep chocolate flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa adds a smoother, more intense taste.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Cookie Tray
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer <– this is a great hand mixer if you don’t want to make the investment into a stand mixer
- Whisk or Spatula <– I like these spatulas because they are one solid piece and don’t have removable heads for bacteria to get trapped underneath. Plus they are heat-resistant and have a lifetime warranty.
How to Make Edible Brownie Batter
Preheat oven to 350F.
Spread the all-purpose flour on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
Allow heat-treated flour to cool completely before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the milk and vanilla extract until well-combined.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder salt and then add to the batter and beat until completely incorporated and no dry streaks remain.
Add the chocolate chips to taste and stir to combine.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 12 servings.
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Edible Brownie Batter
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/3 cup Melted Butter
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Tablespoon Milk, or more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Chips, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Spread the all-purpose flour on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Allow heat-treated flour to cool completely before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the milk and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder salt and then add to the batter and beat until completely incorporated and no dry streaks remain.
- Add the chocolate chips to taste and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 159Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 88mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 1g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this easy edible brownie batter recipe as much as mine does!
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