Chelsea Evans didn’t set out to reinvent brittle—but she did. Sitting down for an interview with CNG, she shared the story behind Honey Butter Brittle by Heavenly Delights Company, a small-batch treat that quietly breaks every expectation people have about brittle.
“Hello, I’m Chelsea,” she said with a smile. It was the start of a conversation about a brittle that defies expectation and rewards the adventurous snacker.
This isn’t the tooth-cracking, sticky brittle most people brace for. Chelsea describes it as “Homemade brittle, soft, creamy, easy to chew.” The texture is the first surprise—velvety and melt-in-your-mouth at room temperature, then intriguingly crumbly when chilled. It’s indulgent without being intimidating, nostalgic but completely reimagined.
Because she doesn’t have a storefront, Chelsea takes her brittle straight to the people. “I go business to business because I don’t have a location, so I just kind of get out into the community.” And when she does, she brings a lineup that’s hard to forget. All of her brittles start with a honey butter base, beginning with the classic original she calls honey butter—the one that started it all. From there, the flavors fan out boldly: chocolate, churro, peanut butter, and tajin, all made with peanuts. For those craving something extra, she offers chocolate-dipped versions and premium nuts like pistachio, cashew, praline, pecan, and almond. Seasonal flavors rotate through the year, too, including a strawberry milkshake and an upcoming butterscotch.
Chelsea has been perfecting her craft longer than most realize. “I’ve been making brittles since I was in middle school,” she explained, tracing it back to a science class experiment, a recipe her grandmother found, and a few tweaks that changed everything. The real turning point came years later, when she made it for Christmas despite her boyfriend’s doubts. “He kept going back and eating it… until he finally said, okay, this is really good, you have something here.” That moment sparked the push to turn a tradition into a business—especially because, as she put it, “it’s not like traditional brittle.”
Her personal favorite? “We have a house favorite, and that’s our churro because we really like cinnamon.” Still, she’s quick to defend the original. “You can’t go wrong with the honey butter one… it’s the classic.” At markets, she hears the same feedback again and again. “The complaint is, that all the flavors are so good, they don’t know how to choose which one to get.” It’s the kind of problem any maker would love to have.
Honey Butter Brittle by Heavenly Delights Co. is more than a sweet treat—it’s a community-grown creation, made with care and meant to be shared. Locals are invited to keep an eye out when Chelsea pops up at businesses and markets, try a sample (or several), and experience firsthand why this brittle doesn’t just snap—it melts, surprises, and keeps you coming back for one more bite.
To place an order and experience this one-of-a-kind treat for yourself, reaching out to Chelsea is easy. Whether you're looking for a personal indulgence or a unique gift, she is ready to help you bring home a batch of her signature sweets.
You can contact her directly to place your order for Honey Butter Brittle by sending an inquiry to get your small-batch delivery started!
- Phone: 951-206-9940
- Email: honeybutterbrittle@gmail.com