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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Cookie Recipes

    Brownie Mix Cookies

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Sep 5, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    4.70 from 10 votes

    These brownie mix cookies are fudgy in the center and chewy on the outside. It's like the best combination of your favorite brownies in an easy cookie form. You're going to love them!

    Recipe: $2.34 | Per Serving: $0.16 | Yields: 30 cookies

    a stack of brownie cookies with more in the background.

    Making cookie recipes from cake mix is nothing new but making chocolate cookies from brownie mixes is something special. Almost as special as our Ice Cream Cone Brownies.

    Brownies have a special place in our hearts as they are the chewy, fudgy, gooey squares of love we need and crave. But when you turn them into cookies, it's a game over and an instant win.

    We LOVE this brownie batter cookies recipe and have been toying with it here and there to find what does or doesn't work and finally settled on this winning recipe.

    If you've tried making cookies from brownie mix, try making brownies from cake mix next with our Devil's Food Cake Mix Brownies! Or try our homemade Hershey's Best Brownies.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Brownie Mix Cookies
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Cookie Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's easy! You only need three ingredients and a few quick steps to get these cookies in the oven. They're about as easy as making our Triple Berry Muffin Mix Cookies or Cherry Chip Cake Mix Cookies.
    2. They're a perfect bite of brownie. If you love the centers of brownies to be soft, fudgy, and gooey but still enjoy the chewy firmer edges around the pan, then these brownie fudge cookies are for you.
    3. They're great for serving. These cookies would do great in holiday cookie exchanges or at a party, but they're great for a causal treat too. Dust with some powdered sugar, or grab a glass of milk and dig in!

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make brownie mix cookies.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Brownie mix- You can use Ghiradelli brownie mix or Duncan Heins. Other brands may also work but look for the boxes that are 18 ounces in size (it says it fits a 9x13 baking dish) because these are the perfect size to use.

    Butter- You will need melted butter to give us the rich, fudgy centers we desire. Dairy-free butter or regular butter will both work well.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Brownie Mix Cookies

    Step 1: In a bowl, mix together all of the cookie ingredients until well blended, and then place the bowl in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

    Step 2: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 3: Scoop the dough into 1.5-2 Tablespoon-sized balls and place onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

    Step 4: Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    a cooling rack topped with brownie cookies next to a small bottle of milk.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Adjusting Dough Consistency- If your dough is too thick to roll into balls, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to moisten it, facilitating easier shaping.
    2. Importance of Chilling the Dough- Chilling the dough ensures colder butter, resulting in a gooey center and thicker cookies that resist flattening during baking.
    3. Mess-Free Butter Melting- To melt butter without making a mess, place it in a microwave-safe bowl and defrost for 2 minutes. Allow the butter to cool slightly before use to avoid cooking the eggs in the dough.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Room temp- These brownie cookies will last about 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I think that they taste best when eaten within two days.

    Freezer- You can freeze these cookies after they have cooled completely by placing them into an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw for several minutes (or hours) at room temperature before eating.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I add chocolate chips?

    Yes, you can add up to 1 cup of chocolate chips to the dough when mixing. Adding in mini chocolate chips will give you more chocolate per bite.

    Can I use shortening instead of butter?

    Yes, you can use melted (and cooled) shortening to the batter instead of butter. The flavor and texture will change a bit, but it still tastes pretty good. Better flavor results will come from using butter flavored Crisco.

    Are brownie mix cookies dairy free?

    You can make these cookies dairy free by using a plant based butter or shortening in place of the requested butter. The results are still fabulous. Make sure the brownie mix used is dairy free (most of the ones I have seen are).

    a hand holding up a brownie cookie above a plate with more cookies on it.

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    If you tried this Brownie Mix Cookies, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

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    4.70 from 10 votes

    Brownie Mix Cookies

    These brownie cookies are fudgy in the center and chewy on the outsides. It's like the best combination of your favorite brownies mixed with an easy cookie form. You're going to love them!
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Servings: 30 cookies
    Calories: 160kcal
    Cost Recipe $2.34 / Serving $0.16
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Baking Sheet
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 box (18.3oz) brownie mix (box might say 9x13 size) ($1.38)
    • 2 large eggs ($0.30)
    • ⅓ cup butter, melted ($0.66)
    • 1 Tablespoon water *if needed ($0.00)
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    Instructions

    • In a bowl mix together all of the cookie ingredients until well blended and then place the bowl in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Scoop the dough into 1.5-2 Tablespoon sized balls and place onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
    • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and allow to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips:
    • If the dough is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to improve its consistency.
    • Chilling the dough makes for colder butter, leading to a gooey center and less cookie flattening.
    • To avoid making a mess when melting butter, microwave it in a bowl on defrost for 2 minutes and let it cool slightly before use.
    • Adding chocolate chips or using melted shortening (cooled or with butter-flavored Crisco) offers delightful variations.
    Storage:
    • Keep brownie mix cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days, with best taste within 2 days.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.4g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35.6mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 10.4mg | Sugar: 12.9g | Vitamin A: 45.1IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.8mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used. To view how this recipe was calculated you can visit my Pricing Disclosure Page for more information.

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    Comments

    1. Patts says

      May 04, 2023 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Hi. The first time I made these cookies, Delicious! The second time I made them, I added toffee chips and a tsp of instant coffee to the mix. Oh myYUMMMM!
      Thank you for sharing your recipe.
      Patts

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      • Nicole says

        May 04, 2023 at 5:42 pm

        Instant coffee and toffee bits sound like an incredible addition! I'm so glad you liked the recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

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