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Chocolate chips and a convenient brownie mix provide the rich chocolate flavor in these sweet cookies from Ellen Govertsen of Wheaton, Illinois. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar gives them their inviting crackled appearance.
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Nutritional Facts 2 cookies equals 154 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Brownie Crackles in Quick Cooking September/October 2000, p55
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Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2013 by brittnipapke
i also put the dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes prior to baking, came out as pictured. i also used a low fat brownie mix and you couldnt even tell! def. making again.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2013 by biscuitbaby
made just as written with no problems! absolutely delicious!!
Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2013 by leah.cahill
Easy, and very good.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2012 by KerryLG
After searching many sites for an easy recipe, I found this one. I added some crushed candy canes for a holiday flavor. I suggest using parchment paper for super easy removal. Also, use a cookie scoop and put directly into granulated sugar. It makes it easier to handle then put into powdered sugar. Place on sheet and bake. Leave on sheet for 5 mins to cool. They turned out perfect!
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2012 by DND61392
Cookies spread out and doesn't look like anything like the picture.added more flour and then had a funny taste afterward. They were a flop.couldn't get off the pan even after I greased the pan. I make cookies all the time but these were a disaster. Don't even bother.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2012 by LindsayC00
These could not have been more difficult to roll into balls and then roll in the powdered sugar. I had read the reviews prior to making them, so I used suggestions (like refrigerating the dough and using less water/more flour), but they didn't help. These were a flop and I won't be making them again.
Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2012 by aspike41
I made these but found the batter to be to soft. So, I doubled all the ingredients except the water. Then the the batter was perfect for scooping with a cookie scoop and rolling in powdered sugar. So, change the amount of water to 1/4 cup and they will be perfect for scooping and rolling; without being chilled.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2012 by kamperking
I made these for a church coffee hour and they were a big hit! I did refrigerate the dough before rolling in powdered sugar and I added chopped pecans. Will make again as they are so easy to make plus they are delicious.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2012 by Vicks6
After reading the reviews, I added some extra flour to thicken up the dough, and I refrigerated the dough for at least 30 minutes and again between batches before rolling in the powdered sugar. These cookies have been a big hit! I also added chopped pecans.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2012 by pattycake10
Family and friends loved this cookie, however I do agree you need to cool the dough before trying to roll into balls. When you do it makes it much easier. This is a good cookie recipe..
Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2012 by michelletheprincess
These came out perfect! I followed the advise and put the dough in the fridge for about 20 min and again between batches. That made it stiff enough to roll in the sugar. I will be making these again and again!
Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2012 by marvap
I made these today easy and so yummy I added pecans. Delicious!!!!! Thanks so much.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by junell55
these are the BEST brownies i have ever ate in my life!
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2011 by charleney
A bakery in town makes brownie crackles. I have tried to duplicate the recepi many times....this one wins!
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by clevekath
I can always count on these to be soft! Other recipes for crackles I have used don't always turn out that way and that is the consistency I love and remember from my childhood. It is important to refrigerate the dough (and return to fridge if it gets too soft) to make it more manageable to roll into balls.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by psalm134_2
I added nuts to the mix too and they came out wonderful!!!!
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by brigoue
The taste was fine. Who doesn't like brownies? But, the batter was not stable enough to roll in the powered sugar. Total disaster! Disappointing to say the least.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by sisterbatrill1
These cookies are so easy to make. I make gift baskets for friends and neighbors and they always want these in them.
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by panteznabnch
I found this recipe a couple of years ago in one of my TOH mags. It quickly became THE most requested holiday cookie that I make!!
Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2011 by embatt
These were good, but not outstanding. I had a tough time rolling the batter in powdered sugar - the dough seemed too gloopy. But the finished product was still fine.
Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2011 by mamamowe15
super delish! I will be making these every Christmas as part of my cookie platter!!!
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