These Brownie Cookies are made from an adapted brownie box mix and are loaded with chocolate chips! They have a crisp outer edge and chewy fudge center just like a classic brownie!
You will love these Brownie Mix Cookies
Last night, like a lot of nights, I kind of wanted brownies, but then I had a thought, “Can I make cookies out of brownie mix? Sure I can!”, so here we are.
I spent a few hours last night testing this recipe to make sure it was absolutely perfect, and I think the final results are pretty delicious!
This is such a great recipe and I promise you’re going to go crazy for these cookies, they’re absolutely sinful!
If you want to know how to make them, you’ll find step-by-step instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Brownie Cookies Recipe ingredients
This recipe starts with a brownie box mix (I prefer Ghirardelli Double Chocolate) and adds additional flour, vegetable oil, water, eggs, and chocolate chips to the mix.
I was looking for just such a recipe. Omg…so glad I found this one. These are so good that I have to send them home with a friend or I will eat every last one of them.
– Dawn
Brownie Cookies variations
- Walnuts: Do you love walnuts in your brownies? I do! You can easily add them in as well!
- Ice Cream Sandwiches: In the Summer you could sandwich a small scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies for a brownie sundae sandwich!
- Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips for an even deeper chocolate flavor!
- Espresso: Add 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder for a delicious mocha flavor!
- Peanut Butter: Use peanut butter chips instead of regular chocolate chips!
- Extra Chocolate: Try melting chocolate and dipping half of the cookie in, then you can easily add sprinkles to decorate them for any occasion!
- Sugar: For a wintery touch, dust the cookies with powdered sugar after baking.
You can also make these adorable Reindeer Cookies with them for the holidays! Or turn them into Peppermint Cookies or Hot Chocolate Cookies!
How to make Brownie Cookies from Mix
These cookies are so easy to make! There’s no sifting or chilling required and you don’t even have to wait for any of the ingredients to reach room temperature.
Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl or stand mixer with a paddle attachment and beat until fully combined. Then use a small or medium cookie scoop to portion out the cookies onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake! It’s that easy!
The batter is very thick and sticky, I do not recommend mixing it with a whisk or even with a whisk attachment for a stand mixer. Only a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer with hard metal beaters.
Before you get started there are a few more tips you should read to make sure you get the best cookies possible!
Cookies from Brownie Mix recipe tips
- These cookies are a little temperamental when it comes to bake time. You see, they cook pretty quickly, and one extra minute could mean a not-so-fudgy center (wahhhh, nobody wants that). I have a gas oven and I found that 8 minutes was the perfect amount of time for cookies made with a small cookie scoop. If you’re using a medium cookie scoop, 9 to 10 minutes.
- You want these cookies to be slightly undercooked when you take them out of the oven because they will continue to cook a little on the baking sheet. I think if you have an electric oven, you’re going to want either 9 or 10 minutes of cook time, but test a couple of cookies first so you get them right where you want ’em!
- I have only tested and made this recipe with an 18-ounce Ghirardelli box of brownie mix and Duncan Hines brownie mix. Other mixes and sizes could change the outcome of the recipe.
- Betty Crocker Brownie Mix does not work as-is since it doesn’t contain baking soda. Cookies made with this brand will likely be flat. However, some readers have used it and added 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the recipe and they turned out, but I have not personally tested it.
They have a slightly crispy edge (for all the edge lovers) and a soft and chewy center (for all you center-cut lovers) and they have that perfect flaky brownie top!
Brownie lovers will also enjoy this Brownie Pie, Hazelnut Brownies, and Homemade Fudge Brownies!
Tools for Brownie Mix Cookies
- Small Cookie Scoop – Using a scoop means you get evenly sized and measured cookies.
- Baking Sheet – To bake the cookies on, of course!
- Parchment Paper – I prefer using parchment paper over cooking spray when I’m making cookies, I find it yields better results and makes for easier cleanup!
How To Store Brownie Cookies
Brownie Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. They are best enjoyed within 3 days of baking, after which time they start to dry out and become crumbly.
Brownie Cookies FAQs
A brownie cookie is a rich chocolate cookie with a similar fudgy texture and flavor to classic chocolate fudge brownie bars, but are baked in individual portions on a cookie sheet. They tend to be thinner than traditional brownies and have more of that chewy “brownie edge” texture.
When it comes to brownies, most people have a preference on fudgy vs chewy. These cookies are the best of both worlds! The use of vegetable oil and chocolate chips results in a fudge-like center and while the structure of the cookie itself remains chewy around the edge.
Brownie batter doesn’t need to be chilled before baking and this cookie dough doesn’t either. You simply go from mixing to baking in a matter of minutes making this a simple and fast dessert recipe that you can take the first warm and gooey bite of in just 15 minutes.
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Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 (18 oz.) box Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine all of the ingredients and mix well, scraping down the sides as needed. The dough will be very sticky.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. If you use a medium cookie scoop, add 1 to 2 minutes to the bake time.
- Bake for 8 minutes to start, cookies should have a thin film on top and the batter should no longer be glossy, should still be able to see small ripples of darker batter. DO NOT OVERBAKE THESE COOKIES. They will cook up fast and can dry out easily if cooked too long. Every oven is different, so do a few in a test batch to see how long they need.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cool rack.
- Consume immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to one week (if they last that long)
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Notes
- I have only tested and made this recipe with 18-ounce boxes of Ghirardelli brownie mix and Duncan Hines brownie mix. Other mixes and sizes could change the outcome of the recipe.
- If you use a medium cookie scoop, you will get about 2 dozen cookies.
- Betty Crocker brownie mix, it doesn’t contain baking soda and causes flat cookies. Some readers have had luck by adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the Betty Crocker mix but I have not tested it myself.
- These cookies are a little temperamental when it comes to the baking time. You see, they cook pretty quickly, and one extra minute could mean a not-so-fudgy center (wahhhh, nobody want’s that). I have a gas oven and I found the 8 minute was the perfect amount of time.
- You want these cookies to be slightly undercooked when you take them out of the oven because they will continue to cook a little on the baking sheet. I think if you have an electric oven, you’re going to want either 9 or 10 minutes of cook time, but test a couple of cookies first so you get them right where you want ’em!
- The batter is very thick and sticky, I do not recommend mixing it with a whisk or even with a whisk attachment for a stand mixer.
- Recipe adapted from GeniusKitchen.
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Comments & Reviews
Jeff says
Crowd pleaser – very tasty, so easy to make
Marilyn says
To answer your question about using Ghirardelli’s Triple Chocolate mix, I did add the fudge packet into the cookies. The chocolate chips were already in the brownie mix and there seemed to be enough so didn’t add more of them. They were so good and kept their texture for several days.
Marilyn says
Super easy and yummy. My box of Ghirardelli was triple fudge 19 Oz and included chocolate chips and a fudge packet followed your instructions and it worked perfectly. 9 min in an electric oven thanks for a great idea
Rebecca Hubbell says
Did you add the fudge packet into the batter? Just curious as other readers may want to know.
Hi says
Omg, I love these cookies!
Pam says
I used one pouch of Costco Triple Chocolate Ghirardelli’s Brownie Mix. Swapped out the 1/2 Cup of flour for 1/3 cup of Isomere unflavored protein powder to cut back on carbs and add a little protein. Threw everything in a food processor with 1/2 cup of regular semi-sweet dark chocolate chips. Pulsed in food processor 2-3 times. Baked 7 1/2 minutes in electric oven and they were perfect. My new favorite cookie and DH commented today we were almost out and asked if I could bake more. That is a first!
Made two dozen cookies and food processor saves a lot of time.
Hilda Taylor says
My sons love them.
Rebecca Hubbell says
I’m so glad he enjoyed them!
Ashley C says
These turned out great last year! I will be making them again for sure this year but wanted to use cookie cutters. Do you have any tips on how thick I should roll out the dough or bake them for?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Unfortunately, because this dough is so soft and sticky it wouldn’t work with rolling and cutting.
Diane Evans says
I used two pouches of the Costco box Ghirardelli triple chocolate. Doubled all the rest of the ingredients and then added about a 1/4 cup extra of flour. Baked for 9 minutes using small cookies scoop. Welcome addition to my Christmas cookies
Rebecca Hubbell says
So glad you enjoyed them! Merry Christmas!
Nancy says
OMG I just made these for my Christmas cookie tins. Turned out perfect! These are fantastic🥰
Rebecca Hubbell says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Amy says
I didn’t have oil so I used butter and they just melted on the pan. The Ghirardelli dark chocolate mix doesn’t mention baking powder. Is that the problem?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Butter can’t be substituted for oil in this recipe. The butter will cause them to spread. The Ghirardelli mix is what I use for these, and they do have baking soda, which is what’s needed, so I think the butter was probably the reason they didn’t turn out.
Theresa says
Excellent and so easy!
Followed recipe exactly.
Thank You!
Rebecca Hubbell says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Theresa!
Jenny says
Would baking these on a cookie sheet be an option?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Yes. Baking or cookie sheet is fine.
G Hoehn says
Best cookies from brownie mix!
Rebecca Hubbell says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Shelli says
This is in response to Olive Pears immature post. Get a life Troll! It’s obvious you’re a fake. You’re the only response like that. So beyond stupid!!
I made them and they’re fantastic! Thank you for the great idea!
susan says
can you freeze baked cookies successfully
Rebecca Hubbell says
Yes you can, just cool to room temperature and freeze in a freezer bag. Squeeze out any excess air. I would remove them from the bag to thaw those in a single layer since as they thaw the crinkly top could flake off if anything is touching the top.
Jamie says
This are the best brownie cookies ever! Super easy, cuts the time of making brownies in to a quarter of the time, and you get to dip the cookie into the glass of milk! You can’t go wrong with brownie cookies if you’re already a brownie lover!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Yes, they are so convenient! So glad you loved them!
Joy Jacobs says
Perfect cookies. I used ALDI’s Baker’s Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix and 3/4 cup regular size dark chocolate chips. It had no baking soda so I added 1 tsp as recommended. Used my small scoop, baked for 8 minutes, rested on the pan for 7-8…. Perfect.
My craft club will love them
Rebecca Hubbell says
Thanks for letting us know that it works with the ALDI mix! I hope your club loves them!
Shannon Douglas says
They are great, really easy. I have hard time getting them crispy though. Tried parchment paper meh.
Rebecca Hubbell says
They won’t get crispy crispy. They should have a slightly crisp exterior with a soft interior.
Andrea says
I skimmed the recipe and started making them. I realized only after they were baking that I used a Betty Crocker brownie mix. I assumed they would be a bust…but they turned out amazing! I will be making these again!
Rebecca Hubbell says
So glad it worked out and you liked them!
judy armstrong says
Thank you for such an easy tasty recipe!!! I made these today – and I used the Specially Selected Double Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix (includes chocolate chips) from Aldi – and decided I did not want to make brownies. Found your recipe and added a packet of Starbucks instant coffee and YUM. Easy and turned out delicious! EASY!!! Ingredient list includes baking soda, so there was no problem w texture.
Rebecca Hubbell says
I bet the coffee really intensified the chocolate and made them extra tasty! So glad you enjoyed them!