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Brandy Snaps, and where to source it

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Roll the baked rounds around a greased spoon handle within a few seconds of leaving the oven. The moment the sugar cools it locks solid, and a cold wafer shatters the instant you try to bend it.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Makes12 rolls
CuisineBritish
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 12 rolls
Butter
Melted with the sugars to spread into a lace. A good butter browns well.
4 tbsp
Sugar
Dissolved into the syrup to set the brittle. An unrefined sugar deepens it.
1/4 cup
Golden syrup
The inverted syrup that gives the stretch and chew; or light corn syrup.
1/4 cup
Flour
A little to hold the sugar web together.
1/3 cup
Ground ginger
Cuts the sweetness with warmth; buy it fresh so it is fragrant.
1/2 tsp
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Melt the syrupWarm butter, sugar, and golden syrup until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the flourOff the heat, stir in the flour and ginger to a smooth batter.
  3. Bake thinDrop teaspoons far apart on a lined sheet and bake at 350F until lacy and amber.
  4. Roll fastCool a few seconds, lift with a knife, and wrap around an oiled handle. Slide off once set.
The Toolkit

Silicone mat · Wooden spoon · Offset spatula

Straight Answers
Can you make Brandy Snaps in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Brandy Snaps? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Brandy Snaps ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Brandy Snaps gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Brandy Snaps vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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