Are you on a diet? So is Busken’s famous yellow smiley cookie. They’re calling it the Skinny Cookie and while it’s the same weight as the original, it has 42% less fat and 18% fewer calories.
The best news is that not a bit of flavor is compromised. Busken is using a “new-to-market shortening” that makes the skinny variety just as delectable as the original. And you have to admit, it’s new, slender shape is pretty cute and perfect for dunking into a tall glass of milk.
With 3.5 grams of fat (compared to 7 grams in the original) and 140 calories (compared to 170 calories in the original), how can you go wrong?
Of course, if you’re not in the waistline watching mood, grab a fresh cup of coffee and a melt in your mouth doughnut. Either way, I guarantee you will be smiling all the way home.
Busken’s new location downtown at 7th Street is now open. Visit for the best breakfast indulgence in Cincinnati.
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well, like I needed another reason to eat a cookie.
I just hope it isn’t made out of olestra– ugh. Cute though!
Yeah, that “new-to-market shortening” is Olestra. I was in Busken the other day and looked the package. No thanks. I’ll stick with the extra 30 calories.
Fascinating, Amy! Thanks for sharing. I’m sure that will turn a lot of folks off the skinny cookie forever. I’m sure it’s *very* wrong that I’d still buy ‘em but I would. Olestra in small doses never seems to bother me. That being said, I certainly understand your decision to still with the original.
PS what’s really funny about the “new-to-market shortening” description is that Olestra is at least 8 years old, isn’t it?
Oh no! Olestra? I can’t eat these–that stuff makes me so ill. I’d rather just indulge in the real thing every once in a while!
Indeed, here are the first few ingredients listed: Bleached wheat flour, sugar, Olestra, soybean oil, fully hydrogenated cottonseed oil…. etc., etc.
My understanding is that Olestra shortening for baking is new. Previously it had just been used as an oil for frying.
Interesting. Doesn’t sound like the market is ready for Olestra in anything though.
WOW!I thought they took Olestra off the market years ago due to cramping and “other” side effects.
Puhlease, give me the real fat, and I’ll eat the real deal less often. Just saying.
It’s not a good idea to read your blog when hungry. Fabulous food photography to whet the appetite! Off to make my dumplings for dinner.
I have no problems with Olestra…and luckily, no side effects. I love the Wow Chips made with Olestra. Delish and totally low in fat.