Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 brownies (homemade or store-bought)
  • 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese (114 grams (½ brick))
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips (43 grams)
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (13 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (5 grams)
  • 1¼ teaspoons baking powder (5 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg (50 grams)
  • 1¾ cup soda water (397 grams)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, crush the brownies. It's easiest to just use your hands to crush up the brownies into small pieces.
  • Using a wooden spoon, mix together the crushed brownies with the cream cheese and chocolate chips. Stir until well combined. It doesn't have to be perfect.
  • Using your hands, roll the brownie mixture into 12 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • When ready to fry, place 1½ inches of canola oil in a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. You want the oil to get to 350°F.
  • While the oil is heating, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, egg, and soda water together until smooth.
  • Working in batches, coat each brownie bite in the batter mixture and then fry 3-4 at a time. Fry until the outer coating is crispy, turning once. I fried each bite for about 2 minutes, but times might vary.
  • After done, use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.