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Brookies

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SERVES: 24

CHILL TIME: 1 Hr

COOK TIME: 10 Min

Is it a brownie or a cookie? Well, it's kind of both, which is why we call these "Brookies!" Take these chocolate cookies to your next potluck, get-together, or holiday party, and watch as they gobble 'em all up!

What You'll Need

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup light margarine
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

What to Do

In a small bowl, combine flour and baking soda; set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt margarine; remove from heat. Stir in granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture just until combined.
Cover and chill dough 1 hour. (Dough will be stiff.)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto baking sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are set. Cool 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Notes

Wow, these yummy Brookies are under 100 calories! Click here for even more healthy dessert recipes under 100 calories.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 66
Calories from Fat 19
Total Fat 2.1g 3 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2 %
Trans Fat 0.4g 0 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 0.1mg 0 %
Sodium 17mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Sugars 6.9g 0 %

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marthamcneal45 3977492

Apr 27, 2022

May be only 66 calories but too many carbs. As a 60 year IDDM diabetic I would require another injection of 2 units of insulin just to snack on one cookie. I really don't think this a diabetic appropriate recipe. Sorry.

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fran b

Dec 09, 2018

Did not look like the photo. Much flatter. Dough not as stiff--a little softer. Taste OK.

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mar68east 6342610

Oct 24, 2018

What has happened to the nutritional info....just clicks back to the recipe.

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Test Kitchen Team

Oct 25, 2018

Hi there! The glitch should be remedied now and you can once again view the nutrition info. Thanks for reaching out!

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firebird175 8795034

Nov 05, 2017

Can you use sour milk in place of buttermilk

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Test Kitchen Team

Nov 07, 2017

Hi there! Yes, sour milk can replace buttermilk in this recipe. You can also use sour cream or yogurt thinned down with milk. :)

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gmam

Dec 15, 2016

Oh my goodness, these are so good ! Rich and chocolaty , and just wonderful ! Will be making these often for sure..

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toniretman 5006408

May 03, 2016

I used splenda and splenda brown sugar blend. Pretty good.

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prea 8421962

Feb 22, 2019

Could you say how much Splenda you used? It would be extremely helpful to have optional sugar substitutes. Thank you.

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Test Kitchen Team

Mar 18, 2019

Hello! Usually the amount of substitute used is just equal to the amount called for in the recipe. Additionally, many sugar substitutes have a chart on their packaging to help you make the conversions. Hope this was helpful!