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If you’ve ever craved the chewy richness of brownies but wanted the grab-and-go convenience of cookies, this recipe is for you! These brownie mix cookies come together in minutes, with just a handful of pantry staples. They’re soft in the middle, fudgy around the edges, and perfect for chocolate lovers. Best part? You don’t even need to start from scratch—just a box of brownie mix will do the trick.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy – Only 5 simple ingredients.
- The cookies offer dual benefits of brownie taste with cookie texture while maintaining their fudgy and chewy texture.
- You can personalize your cookies by adding chocolate chips and nuts as well as swirling in peanut butter.
- The cookies work perfectly as party treats for bake sales and weeknight cravings, and social gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 box (18–20 oz) brownie mix
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended)
Instructions
1. The oven temperature needs to reach 350°F (175°C), and you should prepare baking sheets by placing parchment paper.
2. To form the thick dough; you need to mix the brownie mix with flour and eggs, and oil in a mixing bowl.
3. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
4. The dough should be portioned into rounded tablespoon portions and placed on baking sheets with 2-inch intervals between each cookie.
5. The cookies need 8–10 minutes of baking time until they develop set edges with soft centers.
6. After baking, the cookies; should rest on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before you move them to a wire rack.
7. Serve the cookies warm with milk or let them cool down completely for storage.
Tips & Tricks
- The cookies will become fudgier when you bake them for a shorter time.
- Mix in M&M’s, peanut butter chips, or chopped nuts while preparing the dough.
- The cookies need to be stored in a sealed container at room temperature for a maximum of 4 days unless you consume them before then.
- The remaining cookies can be stored in a zip-top plastic bag in the freezer for a period of two months.
FAQ
1. Does the choice of brownie mix brand matter?
Yes! The following mix sizes, ranging from 18 to 20 ounces, will produce excellent results (Betty Crocker, Ghirardelli, Duncan Hines, etc.).
2. What should I do if my dough feels too sticky?
Chill the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes before you start scooping it.
3. Can I make them larger?
The baking time needs extension by 2–3 minutes when you want to bake larger cookies.
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