Maybe even better than the real thing - edible brownie batter is the safe-to-eat guilty pleasure late night dessert you've been searching for.
You know those desserts where you can't help but lick the spatula while you are baking? I love making edible versions of those. There is something so satisfying knowing you have a whole portion of that one dessert you can grab and eat and not have to worry about any consequences beyond maybe your jeans getting a little more tight.
That's why I just had to share this particular recipe with you.
Can You Eat Brownie Batter?
Typically, you can't eat brownie batter, but you CAN eat this edible brownie batter! We heat the flour to get rid of any potentially dangerous bacteria. We also do not use any eggs in this batter.
That makes this the best brownie batter to snack on when you want the taste of brownies without having to actually bake anything. Aka, the perfect late night snack while you binge on some Netflix.
Can You Eat Brownie Mix Without Eggs?
There are two versions of the edible brownie batter recipe. The first uses boxed brownie mix and does not have eggs. It is very much edible and one of my favorite things ever!
Can You Get Sick From Eating Brownie Batter?
This recipe is made so that it won't make you sick from eating a few tablespoons. Saying this, eating too much brownie batter will make you sick just like anything else. Moderation is key. No one likes getting a stomachache after eating too much.
How to Make Edible Brownie Batter
It takes only a few minutes to make. In many cases, I do not heat my flour or boxed brownie mix, but there are health risks if you do not heat it. I always recommend erring on the side of caution.
From the box:
- Heat your boxed mix in the microwave and allow to cool completely.
- Beat butter until creamy and smooth.
- Add in the brownie mix and beat until the mixture looks like large crumbs.
- Beat in the heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the mixture becomes smooth and easy to scoop.
From Scratch:
- Heat your flour in the microwave and allow to cool.
- Beat the butter until creamy and add your flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Beat until the mixture resembles large crumbs.
- Add in the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
Storing Your Leftover Batter
This makes a whole thing of edible brownie batter, so unless you are gifting some to friends or family, I am going to assume you won't be eating the whole thing at once.
You need to store your leftovers in an airtight container, and it does need to be left in the refrigerator. It should last up to a week in there, but I've had friends eat theirs up to two weeks from the fridge.
You can store it in the freezer. There, it should last well over a month. To thaw, leave it in the fridge for a couple of hours, then take it out and leave it at room temperature for a few minutes. Pro tip: Freeze the brownie batter in ice cube trays, Once frozen, put them in an airtight container, that way you can take out just what you want at the time and keep the rest frozen. It also means the batter thaws faster!
Different Ways to Take Your Batter to the Next Level
I love trying new things to change up my brownie batter.
- Chocolate chips are an obvious choice, especially if you are all about that chocolate. You can also experiment with other types of chips like peanut butter, butterscotch, and mint. Don't forget the sprinkles!
- Fudge Sauce and marshmallow sauce are amazing here. It's almost like having a brownie ice cream, only even more decadent. You can even use other sauces like strawberry or caramel.
- Peanut butter is a classic with chocolate, so it works so well with the edible brownie batter. I also like Nutella and cookie butter.
- Strawberries are my favorite with chocolate and I'll sometimes stuff them with this brownie batter. I will also sometimes spread it on bananas or other fruits.
- Ice cream is a great canvas for putting the batter into. Swirls of it in your ice cream is just soooooo good during movie night.
If you're looking for similar recipes, you've got to try my edible cake batter cookie dough and my red velvet cookie dough. My edible sugar cookie dough and peanut butter cookie dough truffles are to die for. If you're a brownie fiend like I am, these brownie stuffed chocolate chip cookies are the best thing to ever happen to cookies.
Edible Brownie Batter
Ingredients
From the Box
- 1 box brownie mix*
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips optional
From Scratch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 - 8 tablespoons heavy cream or as needed
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
From the Box
- Heat the brownie mix in the microwave for 2 minutes and allow to cool.
- Melt the butter and mix in the heavy cream
- Add in the brownie mix and stir in until just combined.
- Add more heavy cream slowly, if needed until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chocolate chips if using.
From Scratch
- Heat the flour in the microwave for 2 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Fluff the cooled flour
- Melt the butter and stir in the sugar.
- Mix in the cocoa, salt, and flour until incorporated.
- Beat in the vanilla and half the cream. Add in the remaining cream until it is your desired consistency.
- Mix in chocolate chips if using.
Sam says
I am so weak for brownies! Simply cannot resist. Next time check out the sugar art they have vegan products and edible glitter! 🙂
Nikita says
Needed a quick chocolate fix and found this. I made 1/4 of the scratch recipe just for a personal portion, used arrowroot powder instead of flour, and wow, it's perfect. Tastes exactly right and isn't gritty at all. Next time I might include a pinch of instant coffee granules to add more dimension to the chocolate flavor, but it's just tinkering for the sake of it and not even needed. I'm not GF but the arrowroot would be a great option for anyone who is. Thanks so much for this!