Comments on: Broonie

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:34:01 +0000

In reply to A. Fallen. Appreciate your input and the history you’ve shared. Out of curiosity, will you be baking the recipe yourself?

By: A. Fallen

A. Fallen — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:19:16 +0000

Hallo Heather. “Broonie” is a SCOTTISH recipe, NOT Irish! The word itself is Scottish. Yes, Scots moving to Ireland would have brought the recipe with them. See Wikipedia for the word broon/broonie/brownie. Also, this *historically researched* cook book: “Great British Bakes” by Mary-Anne Boermans. She gives a potted history of each recipe.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:50:36 +0000

In reply to Cici P. Cici that’s wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that it’s earned a spot on your favorites list. Thank you so much for trying the recipe and sharing your feedback!

By: Cici P

Cici P — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:53:52 +0000

First time making this recipe. It turned out great. So moist and light. I will be adding this to my list of favorite desserts.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:38:47 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. Hi Elizabeth. Yes, you can absolutely can use a hand mixer. Just make sure to start on slow speeds to avoid splattering. Happy baking!!! I hope you love it as much as we do.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:33:49 +0000

I do not have a stand mixer. can I use my handheld electric mixer? Thanks! This sounds fabulous!

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:28:43 +0000

In reply to Carrie. Hi Carrie. Yes, quick cooking oats means quick oats that you would use for no bake cookies. Thank you so much for asking. I hope you enjoy!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:35:31 +0000

For the “quick cooking oatmeal” does that mean quick oats like I use for no bake cookies or old fashioned oats like for a baked oatmeal cookie? Thank you for the clarification.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:19:48 +0000

In reply to Katherine. That is such a great question. Unfortunately, I am not familiar enough with how dairy free butter performs. When I first realized I have a sensitivity to conventional dairy I would bake with oil. Using oil does make the cake more moist which some love, others not so much. If you do make it with dairy free butter please let me know how it turns out.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:00:24 +0000

iwill using dairy free butter affect the Broonie cake?
i can’t wait to make it but have a dairy allergy
thank you!