BROWNIE BRITTLE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional
Optional: chopped walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts or peanuts
DRIZZLE:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, water and vanilla. Whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and, if desired, espresso powder; stir into egg mixture until blended. , Spread into a greased or parchment paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top with chopped nuts if desired. Bake until very firm to the touch, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Break into pieces. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Drizzle over pieces. Let stand until set before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.