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These captivating, fluff-filled crisps are the perfect "little something sweet" that guests crave at the end of a filling meal. —Natalie Bremson, Plantation, Florida
Nutritional Facts 1 cookie (calculated without grated chocolate) equals 119 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 9 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Lacy Brandy Snaps in Taste of Home November 2011, p57
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Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2013 by lwoodside2008
I used wax paper at first for the 'tubes' (as some have called them) and they stuck to it.I sprayed my cookie sheets the next time but found that the butter will create its on slick surface so that you don't need paper.Also, that recipe, in no way makes 4 dozen tubes! It's not even mathematically possible! Mine make about a dozen.The filling was another issue. I consider myself a novice and the explanation was not very clear. I DID end up overbeating the cream in the end! ARGH!So at 9:30pm that night I went out to the grocery store and bought DREAM WHIP. I substituted brandy for the vanilla.Fingers crossed the co-workers enjoy it tomorrow!So to people new to the recipe - it's time consuming!
I used wax paper at first for the 'tubes' (as some have called them) and they stuck to it.
I sprayed my cookie sheets the next time but found that the butter will create its on slick surface so that you don't need paper.
Also, that recipe, in no way makes 4 dozen tubes! It's not even mathematically possible! Mine make about a dozen.
The filling was another issue. I consider myself a novice and the explanation was not very clear. I DID end up overbeating the cream in the end! ARGH!
So at 9:30pm that night I went out to the grocery store and bought DREAM WHIP. I substituted brandy for the vanilla.
Fingers crossed the co-workers enjoy it tomorrow!
So to people new to the recipe - it's time consuming!
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2012 by 2776Magna
I have yet to make this recipe, but I will.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2012 by posipati
With my arthritis, I find it difficult to manoeuver the spoon handle so I made these in a mini-muffin pan and then filled them like tarts.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2012 by DebbeS
I'd like to know how to store them.....how long do they keep? Do they get soggy in the refrigerator?
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2012 by mas4144
Maiden Faire....Maybe you should just try another recipe. Or you could just substitute apple juice as others have said. Apple juice is always a good substitute for any alcohol in a recipe.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2012 by BettySpradlin
I didn't use any alcohol. For the cookie I used a good vanilla and in the creamy middle I used a 1/4 cup of very strong coffee. For my daughter I did not use coffee...I used chai tea. Beyond great with the chai.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2012 by jeanmckenny
Try apple juice as a sub for the alcohol. Please do not use any alcohol flavoring in the cookie if friends and family have an alcohol problem.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2012 by Maiden Faire
I think this looks scrumptious! However, I can't stand the taste of any alcohol. Beer, brandy, whiskey, vodka, liqueurs, cordials...it doesn't matter, I find alcohol disgusting.Does anyone have any idea as to what I can substitute the brandy in the filling with? I'm not too worried about the cookie. I can use an extract. But I can't use 1/2 cup of extract in the filling; also I too have loved ones in AA. Since you can't cook the alcohol off in the filling, it becomes more than just a taste aversion. Any ideas? I have loved ones in the Navy, and would like to welcome them home with something a little special! Thanks for help and suggestions.
I think this looks scrumptious! However, I can't stand the taste of any alcohol. Beer, brandy, whiskey, vodka, liqueurs, cordials...it doesn't matter, I find alcohol disgusting.
Does anyone have any idea as to what I can substitute the brandy in the filling with? I'm not too worried about the cookie. I can use an extract. But I can't use 1/2 cup of extract in the filling; also I too have loved ones in AA. Since you can't cook the alcohol off in the filling, it becomes more than just a taste aversion. Any ideas? I have loved ones in the Navy, and would like to welcome them home with something a little special! Thanks for help and suggestions.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2012 by shermanhenryfloyd
The tube is the first set of ingredients. The outside of the tube itself is formed by rolling the cookie shape around the wooden spoon and nothing else is done to the outside.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2012 by Jessei
No mention of outside of tube, what it is, how to make!Jessei
No mention of outside of tube, what it is, how to make!
Jessei
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2012 by cmerschbach
Have you tried to use parchment paper instead of waxed paper? Usually works really well for baking.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by aschnur
Any tips on how to prevent sticking? I am making this again to see if I can get it right. The cookies are delicious, but I had to throw most of them away because I could not get them off of the greased wax paper. I have searched online and heard to use greased and floured aluminum foil and they will just peel off? I really want to make these right, any tips? Thanks!
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by terradactyl
Holy cow, these are frustrating. They have great flavor, but I found them extremely difficult to make.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by jlshaw
Used Almond extract instead of brandy. The taste was good but the cookies were very difficult to work with. And the recipe didn't produce anywhere near the 4 dozen that it claims.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by Krusty1153
It took a few tries before I got the time right, and rolling was somewhat difficult. Recipe didn't make as many as it said. I may try a pizzelle maker next time.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by super8
the cookies turned out great but the filling never formed the stiff peaks and wonder what went wrong? Should I have used a wisk to beat cream mixture vice hand mixer? I used good brandy and followed the recipe to a tee. Hoping someone out there can tell me what I did wrong as I would love to make a successful batch instead of ending up with a vanilla shake! :) thanks!
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by lillianrayann
what can I use to substitute the alcohol. some of my friends are in a 12 step program and won't eat them with the alcohol in them.
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by barbalig
I only needed the filling recipe..very creamy and delicious. I substituted Chambord liqueur since I didn't have brandy. Makes a substantial amount.
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