Brownie Mix Cookies is the ultimate box brownie mix recipe. Chewy, rich cookies that that are so delicious, you will never believe they were made from a box mix.
If you enjoy chocolate desserts be sure to check out espresso brownie bites, chocolate sheet cake and oatmeal fudge bars.
I love using cake mixes to make different recipes like cake mix brownies, cake mix cookie bars and cake mix waffles but today I am using a brownie mix to make cookies.
Why you will love these cookies
- Can be made fast and only 4 ingredients needed.
- Fudgy, chewy cookies rich in chocolate flavor.
- Easy to customize with different add-in ingredients.
Ingredients needed
Box brownie mix – I use Ghirardelli double chocolate mix and have also tried Pillsbury. I would recommend not using Betty Crocker for these since it doesn’t contain baking soda.
Vegetable or canola oil – Either of these work well. You could also use coconut oil.
Eggs – Two eggs are needed for this recipe.
All-purpose flour – Just a little bit of flour is needed for these cookies.
How to make brownie mix cookies
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- Mix: Mix together brownie mix, eggs, oil, and flour with an electric mixer until combined.
- Scoop: Scoop cookie dough and place on a lined baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake: Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-9 minutes.
- Cool: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on wire rack.
Recipe tips
- There are several brands of brownie mix on the grocery shelves and each is a little different in size. I have made this with Ghirardelli and Pillsbury mix.
- Betty Crocker mix doesn’t contain baking soda so it might make the cookies flat. If you decide to use this brand, try adding 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to help keep them from flattening.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- For uniform sized cookies, try using a cookie scoop.
- Don’t over bake these cookies. Once they cool they will be perfect on the inside. 8 or 9 minutes seems to be the perfect cook time.
How to store
Store: Place them in an airtight container and leave out at room temperature. They last 4-5 days.
Freeze: They can be frozen. Let them completely cool and then place in freezer safe bag, making sure to remove any excess air. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator.
Variations
These chocolate crackle brownie cookies are perfect to mix in other ingredients. I recommend add in 1/2-3/4 cup of the ingredient. Here are a few suggestions:
- Chocolate chips or chunks
- Peanut butter chips
- Toffee bits
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Sprinkles
- Chopped nuts
- Sprinkle the top with sea salt
These cookies also make the perfect “sandwich” cookie. Try making a cookiewich using vanilla ice cream and two cookies or even fill with marshmallow fluff.
More easy dessert recipes
- Strawberry Cookies – Chewy cookies made with strawberry cake mix.
- Lemon Cake Mix Cookies – Easy to make cookies with a lemon icing.
- Chocolate Cherry Cake – Chocolate cake filled with cherries.
- Strawberry Bars – Similar to the cookies just in bar form.
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Brownie Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or canola
- 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Mix together brownie mix, eggs, oil, and flour with an electric mixer until combined.
- Scoop cookie dough and place on a lined baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-9 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cookies sit 4-5 minutes before letting cool on a wire rack.
Perfect and delicious! Looks just like the picture. I believe some people that have issues may not be cooking on a stone with parchment paper. I also have a gas oven which makes them turn out perfect.
Thank you!
My husband is diabetic so used a sugar free mix which weighs 2 ozs less than regular brownie mix. Used other ingredients as listed. Baked 20 mins, cooled on sheet for 5 but they were not done. Not for us I guess
i followed instructions exactly….my brownies looked nothing like the picture and were not good at all.
I’m sorry Mary. Not sure what might have happened. They turn out for us every time I make them.
Hey Mary . Sorry to hear that too! This was my first time but I paid attention on the mix texture used. I used less egg and little more flour. I was wanted something crumbly textured. Even left the mix on the fridge for 2hrs. To get some consistency they rise like a charm but came out flat once cooled. The taste amazing and the look just like our host’s . Hope this helps! As long as they are edible we can always try again . Good luck friend!
And to our host. Thanks for this useful recipe! I love brownies but was bored of the old cakey look !
Just the recipe I was looking for. My cookies turned out perfect!
Thank you so much for sharing. I will say that my first batch, only 4 did turn flat, however, the remaining cookies were kept in for an additional 1 minute and they are picture perfect. I added a pinch of sea salt to a few and so yummy! I also cut one cookie in half and made an ice cream sandwich!!! OMG so yummy!
Thank you, thank you
Cookies were flat and unappealing. I followed the recipe exactly too.
I’m sorry Tricia. I’m not sure what might have caused them to be flat. One thing that can cause them to be flat is overmixing the dough.
Yes these are delicious, However, they did not rise like the ones in the photo: I followed the direction exactly. Would like to know how to make them like the photo.
Would you be able to put a piece of caramel inside the cookie before baking?
I have never tried that but I think it might work.
I only have a bag brownie mix will that work
That should work. I use a box that is 18.4 oz.
What size box of brownie mix do you use? I wanted to make some today but all I have is the family size pilsbury brownies.
I use 17.8 oz box. Usually either Betty Crocker or Ghiredelli brand.
These are great! I used a gluten free brownie mix and while they didn’t rise up as much as I would like they still tasted great. Will definitely be doing these again and try adding coconut or chocolate chips.
That’s great to know the gluten free brownie mix worked. Thanks for letting us know!
Can you add a pudding mix to this?
I haven’t tried but I think it would work.
Brownie cookies looks delicious I need to give this one a try my kids will love this I need to make it
What a fun idea! We love baking projects and this would be fun to do with the kids. These would go well with ice cream.
I cannot imagine how delicious this would be! I love brownies but in this concentrated form? Outstanding.
We make these all the time. My mouth was watering reading the recipe. I love the texture of these cookies.
These cookies are incredible! Such delicious chocolate flavor and so easy to make!
I’ve never tried making these kind of cookies before. I’ve done cake cookies, but not brownie ones. I bet these are so good too.
What a great idea to use a brownie mix for cookies! Sounds so easy and delicious!
These cookies look so amazing and easy to make. I totally want to try this recipe!! How delicious!
Yum! We love brownies over here or anything with chocolate. I bet those brownie mix cookies are delicious.
These sound so good! Brownies are one of my favorite desserts but never thought to make cookies with it. Great idea!
This would be a huge hit for dessert for my family. Looking forward to making this.
Oh yes please! These would be a huge hit in my house! I have to make some ASAP!
I have some brownie mix in my pantry so I am going to try making these cookies!