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Chocolate chip cookies in the package (Betty Crocker)

7 years ago

They are easy and cheap. I picked up a bag for just $1.00 the bag was a good size too, it makes 3 dozen. Before I made these I remembered they aren't like the good toll house cookies we make from scratch they are more fat & cakey. I noticed on the directions you can use oil instead of butter or margarine. Well, I did that and they are the BEST. Soft, chewy and thinner then what it used to be. I just thought I would pass on this tip in case you like them chewy.

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glenda_al

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

My method is perfect for brownie brittle. And yes it's hard like peanut brittle. You just break it into pieces by hand.

Buy a pkg of chocolate brownie mix, 10 oz size. I buy Marie
Callender's, from Dollar Tree, but Betty Crocker has one at Wall
Mart. Both are the fudge brownie mixes and both work. Just follow the recipe below for the brittle

Add to the mix, 1 egg, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup
oil.

Spray a cookie sheet, the one I use is 15 x 10.***I NOW use parchment paper which I spray the corners on the bottom to keep it from sliding.

Spread the batter thinly all over the cookie sheet and
evenly. I use a spatula.

Then with fingers, take chocolate morsels and sprinkle about
1/2 cup or more over the batter.

Bake 325 for 30 minutes.

Turn oven off and let sit inside oven for 30 more
minutes.

Brownies will be hard.

Let them cool completely, and make sure the chocolate morsels
are cooled and hard.

Lift up at one end with a fork, and break into
pieces.

Store in an airtight container.

Eat and enjoy!

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arkansas girl
7 years ago
They are good and the sugar cookies are my husband's favorite. They aren't a dollar here though. Only a tiny bag is a dollar at Dollar Tree. The regular packages are $2 everywhere. If I see them on sale, I pick up extras. My new favorite cookie is a thumb print cookie recipe at the moment. :)
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7 years ago
Since their prices have went down Walmart has them for $1
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bengardening
7 years ago
Ty for the tip. I just bought a bag on sale after Christmas. I am thinking I only paid 69 cents for mine. I haven't baked them yet though. I think I bought them at Walmart on Christmas clearance,
glenda_al
7 years ago
I use Betty Crocker's fudge brownie mix to make brownie brittle. Made a batch for New Years.
lovemrmewey
7 years ago
Brownie brittle sounds good, but how do you make it? Thanks.
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7 years ago
I found this online, its a step by step for brownie brittle. I have never tried brownie brittle. Is it hard or chewy? Brownie Brittle
janey_alabama
7 years ago
I have never had brownie brittle. I have used the Betty Crocker oatmeal chocolate chip mix & we enjoyed the cookies. I used real butter when I made them.
glenda_al
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When my son walked in the door New Years Day he immediately spied the brownie brittle and went for a taste.
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7 years ago
I just added it to our recipes. its #1 in snacks & sweets
Laurie
7 years ago
Thank you! I never would have tried the oil recipe without your suggestion. I used canola oil (instead of butter) and they are really good!! Just the right amount of thickness and crunchy/soft combo.
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User
Original Author
7 years ago
I used canola oil also. I wonder if you can use the oil in the Sugar cookies, it doesn't suggest it. Any one tried?

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