By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 24, 2025
Deep Fried Brownie Bites are an easy and delicious dessert to make with leftover brownies. I never let brownies go to waste at my house—I make these fried leftover brownie truffles instead!
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“So decadent! I made brownies just to make this recipe :)” – Laura
Easy Deep Fried Brownie Bites
What’s better than brownies? Deep-fried brownie bites! Next time you find yourself with leftover brownies, don’t waste them—make these amazing Deep Fried Brownie Bites instead!
I like making homemade brownies every now and then, but sometimes it’s hard to eat them all while they’re still fresh and moist…Okay, it’s never really that hard to eat them all, but sometimes you just end up with leftover brownies anyway. That got me thinking that brownies should never go to waste. There must be a creative way to make them new and fresh again.
And that’s when I came up with the greatest idea ever—fry them up into little bite-sized brownie balls. These fried leftover brownie truffles are the perfect little dessert, especially once you top them with some powdered sugar.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 brownies homemade or store-bought
- ▢ 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese 114 grams (½ brick)
- ▢ ¼ cup chocolate chips 43 grams, any kind work
- ▢ canola oil for frying
- ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
- ▢ 1 tbsp granulated sugar 13 grams
- ▢ 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 5 grams
- ▢ 1¼ tsp baking powder 5 grams
- ▢ ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams
- ▢ 1¾ cup soda water 397 grams
- ▢ powdered sugar optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, crush the brownies. It’s easiest to just use your hands to crush up the brownies into small pieces. 8 brownies
- 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. 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese, ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 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. canola oil
- While the oil is heating, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, egg, and soda water together until smooth. 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1¼ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 1 large egg, 1¾ cup soda water
- 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. powdered sugar
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Dutch Oven
- Deep Frying Thermometer
Becky’s Tips
- Soda water keeps the batter light and crispy , so don’t omit or substitute.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to MakeDeep Fried Brownie Bites Step by Step
Crush brownies : In a large bowl, crush 8 brownies. It’s easiest to just use your hands to crush up the brownies into small pieces.
Make batter : Using a wooden spoon, mix together the crushed brownies with 4 oz. cream cheese and ¼ cup chocolate chips. Stir until well combined. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
Roll the brownie mixture : 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.
Fry the bites : 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.
Make batter: While the oil is heating, whisk the 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa, 1¼ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 1 egg, and 1¾ cup soda water together until smooth.
Coat each brownie: 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.
Drain: After done, use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain.
Dust: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
How to Store
Store fried brownie truffle bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
For even more decadent brownie bites, serve them with a dollop of whipped cream . Or, serve the brownie bites with toothpicks and dip into this decadent caramel sauce , or drizzle the bites with chocolate sauce for additional chocolatey goodness.
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Fried Brownie Truffle Bites
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Dutch Oven
- Deep Frying Thermometer
Ingredients
- 8 brownies homemade or store-bought
- 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese 114 grams (½ brick)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips 43 grams, any kind work
- canola oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar 13 grams
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 5 grams
- 1¼ tsp baking powder 5 grams
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg 50 grams
- 1¾ cup soda water 397 grams
- powdered sugar optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, crush the brownies. It’s easiest to just use your hands to crush up the brownies into small pieces. 8 brownies
- 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. 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese, ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 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. canola oil
- While the oil is heating, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, egg, and soda water together until smooth. 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1¼ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 1 large egg, 1¾ cup soda water
- 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. powdered sugar
Notes
- Soda water keeps the batter light and crispy , so don’t omit or substitute.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
