Rich, indulgent, and fudgy Edible Brownie Batter with tons of mix-in options! This brownie batter is free of eggs and we heat treat the flour to ensure this batter is completely food-safe to eat.
HEAT TREAT FLOUR: You can heat treat flour in the microwave or in the oven. Test the flour to ensure it's reached a safe temperature of 165 degrees F. Let flour cool COMPLETELY to room temperature before using. Don't use any burnt or clumpy flour (if it's off-color or smells burnt, it is most likely burnt). The flour should be light, white, and fluffy (it should look the same as it did before heat treating). Spoon the cooled flour into a measuring cup and level the top of the measuring cup with the back of a table knife. (If you press and scoop flour in the measuring cup, you'll have too much.) (See note 1)
DRY INGREDIENTS: Once the flour has cooled, add the spooned and leveled 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a medium-size bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE: In another microwave-safe bowl add 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and the 6 tablespoons butter (cut into 1 tablespoon pieces). Microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted, stirring for 15 seconds in between each increment. (This takes about 1 min 30 seconds in my microwave.)
WETINGREDIENTS: In a bowl with a stand mixer attached (or use a hand mixer) add the chocolate-butter mixture. Add the 1/2 cup white sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed until completely smooth. Add the 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until smooth and light, another 1-2 minutes.
COMBINE: Add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients. Beat until just combined, being careful to not over-mix the batter. Scrape the sides as needed with a spatula to make sure everything is well combined. Fold the 2/3 cup chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula. If the dough is too wet (it should be a wetter brownie-batter-type consistency), add 1-2 more tablespoons of the heat-treated flour and if it is too dry, add 1-2 more tablespoons heavy cream.
ENJOY: Add in any desired mix-ins and enjoy! We love this dough freshly made, chilled, or even frozen! This dough does get less grainy (as the sugar dissolves more) after being frozen or chilled.
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Notes
Note 1: Heat treat the flour in the microwave: Add the flour to a microwave-safe bowl. I recommend heat treating more than the recipe calls for (1/2 to 1 cup extra) just to ensure you have enough. Microwave on high in bursts of 30 seconds, stirring in between each burst. Take your time stirring well to make sure none of the flour burns. Use a thermometer to test the flour in a few places to make sure it has reached 165 degrees F throughout all the flour. (If you get less than 165 degrees, return the flour for one more burst of 30 seconds.) Heat treat it in the oven: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan (with sides) with a nonstick liner or parchment paper. Spread the flour on the pan (treat 1/2 to 1 cup more than you'll use). Bake the flour, removing and stirring it, every 1 and 1/2 minutes. Every time you remove the flour to stir, test it with the thermometer. As soon as it reaches 165 degrees F, it's safe.Note 2: Make sure to get Dutch-process instead of natural or plain cocoa powder. The Dutching process offers a much more robust and intense chocolate flavor. Regular cocoa powder will make the brownie batter drier and less flavorful. Hershey's "Special Dark" cocoa powder is Dutch-process and found at most grocery stores.