No more licking the beaters when you have this Edible Brownie Batter recipe on hand! Rich and decadent, but safe for consumption without worries. Great as a snack or even dessert, and easy to adjust and make healthier!
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I don’t know what it is about batter, but it’s almost better than what the batter turns into! Ok, that’s not exactly true, because these Banana Bread Cookies and Pumpkin Cookies taste way better after they come out of the oven. So, I don’t suggest eating that batter before it’s cooked. However, most dessert batter is like having a delicious treat before the actual treat!
Of course, it’s important to practice safety precautions when consuming uncooked batter of any kind. This is because ingredients such as uncooked flour or raw eggs can cause health issues. It’s not overly common, but it can happen and is important to be aware of. I know some people who throw caution to the wind and eat it one way or the other. Those people are braver than I am, ha!
How Do You Make Edible Brownie Batter from Scratch?
Prep the flour - Place the flour in the microwave for up to a minute to make it safe for consumption.
Dry ingredients - Add the cocoa powder and salt to the flour. Mix well.
Cream - In another bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Combine - Mix together the dry and wet ingredients along with the milk. Fold in the chocolate chunks, if desired.
Serve - Serve in small dishes with your choice of garnishes. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations
- Storage - Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store in the freezer, in an airtight container, for up to 2 months.
- Reheating - You can eat this edible batter straight from the fridge, or heat it in the microwave. Be careful heating it too much or it will cook it or thin it out. If frozen, let the brownie batter sit out to thaw out on its own.
- Add-ins - There are endless options when it comes to additions for this edible brownie batter. I like adding in the dark chocolate chunks. However, you can also add in walnuts, pecans, almonds, macadamia nuts, coconut, freeze-dried raspberries, hot fudge, etc.
- Bake the flour - If you prefer to bake the flour instead of using the microwave, that’s perfectly fine. Simply spread it on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely before adding it to the recipe.
- Does it need an egg? - Since you’re not baking this batter, the egg isn’t necessary. It’s not safe to eat raw eggs anyway since you can get salmonella from them.
- Make it vegan brownie batter - Simply use almond milk in place of whole milk, and use vegan butter and you’ve got a vegan-friendly recipe!
Common Questions About Edible Brownie Batter
Is it OK to Eat Brownie Batter Without Eggs?
Of course, it is! You’ll want to make sure the flour has been heated to about 175 degrees before adding it to the batter. This will ensure it’s safe for consumption. Eggs aren’t needed in a brownie recipe that’s not being cooked. The eggs help the brownies rise and thicken while giving them a richer flavor. So, they really serve no purpose if the brownies aren’t being cooked. So, make sure the flour is safe and you can definitely, safely eat brownie batter without eggs.
Can You Get Sick from Eating Brownie Batter?
Although your chances aren’t super high, it’s definitely a possibility if raw flour and eggs are in the brownie batter. Flour isn’t regulated like most foods for some reason or another. Because of this, germs and such can definitely be an issue. This isn’t normally a problem because flour is always cooked, same with eggs. Raw eggs can cause salmonella. So, yes, it’s definitely possible to get sick from eating brownie batter.
Kick up your sweets game a notch with this Edible Brownie Batter, then let me know in the comments below if it was a win for you!
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Edible Brownie Batter
Ingredients
- 1 cup white flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks optional
Instructions
- Spread the flour in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds.
- Remove and stir, then replace back in the microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Add the cocoa powder and salt to the flour once it’s cooled and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Combine the flour and sugar mixtures, adding in the milk. Mix until well-combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks if desired and enjoy!
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