Best 7 Brittle Bone Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Brittle Bone Cookies, where delicate, crispy textures meet irresistible flavors. These charming treats, also known as Lace Cookies or Cigarette Cookies, are a delightful symphony of simplicity and elegance. Originating in the kitchens of grandmas and passed down through generations, these cookies have a special place in the hearts of cookie enthusiasts. With a variety of recipes to choose from, including classic, chocolate, and peanut butter versions, there's a Brittle Bone Cookie to satisfy every craving. From the basic recipe that highlights the pure, buttery goodness of these cookies to the more elaborate variations that incorporate rich chocolate and nutty peanut butter, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you captivated by the delicate crunch, buttery richness, and enticing flavors of these timeless treats.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BRITTLE



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This Chocolate Chip Cookie Brittle is insanely addictive. It's just like getting the perfect buttery, crispy and salty edge of the cookie in every bite! Plus, it's a super simple dessert recipe!

Provided by Shauna Sever - Real Sweet Cookbook

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 7

14 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup Turbinado Sugar (Sugar in the Raw)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C.
  • Set aside a large (12×17) rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a medium saucepan on medium heat combine the butter and sugar, stirring constantly. Once butter is melted, cook for one more minute and remove it immediately from the heat, being careful not to bring the mixture to a boil. Alternatively place butter and sugar in a large heat-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 90-120 seconds until the butter is melted and sugar has dissolved slightly. Whisk mixture until it is combined.
  • Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes and then whisk mixture again for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the vanilla and the salt.
  • Stir int he flour until the dough forms and then stir in the pecans and chocolate chips.
  • Press the dough onto the ungreased pan spreading it out all the way to the edges, you want the brittle to be thin.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating the pan every 7-8 minutes until it's lightly golden and firm to the touch in the center.
  • Let the brittle cool in the pan for 3 minutes and then line a counter or second baking sheet with parchment paper and invert the first pan onto the second, and allow it to cool completely.
  • Break the brittle into pieces and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Sugar 13.3 g, Sodium 94.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg

EASY COOKIE BRITTLE



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These easy and buttery cookie bars require only 5 ingredients and take just minutes to make. Perfect for potlucks or snacks, these are loved by everyone.

Provided by Gertrude

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Brittle

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 serving cooking spray
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup peanut butter chips, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; spray aluminum foil layer with cooking spray.
  • Beat butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until combined. Fold 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 3/4 cup peanut butter chips into dough. Press dough into the prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  • Remove brittle by lifting aluminum foil out of pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 80.3 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

CHOCOLATE COOKIE BRITTLE



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A chewy chocolate chip cookie.

Provided by lvkathryn

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup chocolate chips
⅓ cup brownie mix
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a small baking sheet.
  • Stir flour, sugar, maple syrup, chocolate chips, brownie mix, egg, and baking soda together in a bowl until batter is evenly-mixed. Spoon batter onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

MERINGUE BONES



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These tasty little treats are perfect for Halloween. Crispy and sweet with a little bit of spookiness.

Provided by Sarah Christina Dirkse

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Meringue Cookies

Time 2h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and grease the foil.
  • Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer until egg whites are foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, beating until the sugar dissolves in the meringue before adding more. Continue beating until the meringue is glossy and forms a sharp peak when beaters are lifted straight up out of the bowl; beat in vanilla extract. Spoon the meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a small tip.
  • Pipe meringue into small bone shapes on the prepared aluminum foil. You must pipe all the shapes at once or the meringue will deflate.
  • Place cookie sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. No not open oven door or peek during baking. Turn the oven off and let the meringue bones cool in the oven without opening door for 1 hour. Gently and carefully remove cookies from aluminum to prevent broken bones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

BROWNIE BRITTLE



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional
Optional: chopped walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts or peanuts
DRIZZLE:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, water and vanilla. Whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and, if desired, espresso powder; stir into egg mixture until blended. , Spread into a greased or parchment paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top with chopped nuts if desired. Bake until very firm to the touch, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Break into pieces. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Drizzle over pieces. Let stand until set before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COOKIE BONES



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Enjoy this delicious cookie recipe using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix - perfect for dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 egg
24 pretzel rods, broken in half
3 cups white vanilla baking chips (18 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until soft dough forms. Place dough in refrigerator to chill slightly, about 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough into 96 half-tablespoon-size balls. Press and roll 1 dough ball around both ends of each pretzel to from bone shape; repeat with remaining dough and pretzels. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges of cookie are light golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High in 30-second increments until melted when stirred. Dip each cookie into coating. Place on cooling rack until set, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

COOKIE BRITTLE



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"This recipe originally called for chocolate chips, but my family and friends like it better when I use peanut butter chips," remarks Betty Byrnes Consbruck of Gainesville, Florida. "I often make it for unexpected guests."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups peanut butter chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in peanut butter chips. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; coat with cooking spray. Gently press dough into the pan; sprinkle with pecans and press into dough. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Invert pan and remove foil. Break brittle into pieces; store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect brittle bone cookie, use a cookie press with a star-shaped die.
  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have a cookie press, you can shape the dough into balls and flatten them with a fork.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the brittle bone cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Brittle bone cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their unique shape and delicate flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give brittle bone cookies a try!

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