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!
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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.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Buzz From Readers
"Hi. The first time I made these cookies, Delicious! The second time I made them, I added toffee chips and a teaspoon of instant coffee to the mix. Oh my YUMMMM!
Thank you for sharing your recipe."
- Patts
💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- 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.
- 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.
- They're great for serving. These cookies would do great in holiday cookie exchanges or at a party, but they're great for a casual treat too. Dust with some powdered sugar, or grab a glass of milk and dig in!
🛒 Ingredients
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.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use store-brand mix: Generic brownie mixes are usually cheaper and work just as well for cookies.
Butter swap: If butter prices are high, half butter and half shortening works and still gives a soft texture.
Skip add-ins: These cookies are rich on their own, so you don't need chocolate chips unless you already have them.
🥄 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.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- 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.
- Importance of Chilling the Dough- Chilling the dough ensures colder butter, resulting in a gooey center and thicker cookies that resist flattening during baking.
- 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, Freezer & Make Ahead
Storage: Room temp- Keep Brownie Mix Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days; they're best within the first 2 days.
Freezer- Freeze fully cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp before serving.
Make Ahead: Bake and cool cookies, then store at room temp or freeze for later. You can also chill the dough 24 hours before baking.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve these brownie mix cookies with cold milk, hot coffee, or cocoa for a simple treat. They also pair well with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for an easy dessert plate.
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❓ Brownie Mix Cookies FAQs
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.
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.
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).
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📖 Recipe
Brownie Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box (18.3 ounces) brownie mix - ($1.38)
- 2 large eggs - ($0.30)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted - ($0.66)
- 1 tablespoon water, optional and as needed - ($0.00)
Instructions
- Mix. In a medium bowl, stir together the brownie mix, eggs, and melted butter until fully combined. Add water only if the dough is too thick.
- Chill. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Portion. Scoop dough into 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon portions and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake. Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Cool. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Dough consistency. If the dough is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until scoopable.
- Chilling matters. Cold dough limits spread and helps create a soft, gooey center.
- Butter tip. Melt butter gently and let it cool slightly before mixing to avoid greasy dough.
- Variations. Stir in chocolate chips or swap part of the butter for melted shortening for a different texture.
- Storage. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days. Best within 2 days.
Nutritional Information
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Patts says
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
Nicole says
Instant coffee and toffee bits sound like an incredible addition! I'm so glad you liked the recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!