Chocolate is a love language in our house, especially after Shabbat dinner. Most weeks, I grab a boxed brownie mix and 9x13 pan, but sometimes I want something a little more fun or individual treats. That's how these brownie mix cookies were born: chewy, fudgy, and just as easy as mixing up a batch of brownies. Don't feel like turning on the oven? Try my brownie batter dip, a no-bake, chocolatey treat that satisfies every chocoholic I know.
TL;DR - Brownie Mix Cookie Recipe
✨ Everything you need to know at a glance:
- 🍫 Why you'll love it: Fudgy like a brownie, chewy like a cookie but from a box mix!
- 🧁 Ingredients: 4 pantry staples
- 🔥 How to make it: Mix → scoop → bake → cool. That's it.
- ⏲️ Time: 20 minutes start to finish.
- ❄️ Storage: Keeps 4-5 days in an airtight container or freeze up to 2 months.
- 🍪 Why it's different: Unlike typical brownie cookies that start from scratch this version uses a boxed mix for consistent results every time. It's the same method as my popular funfetti cookies and lemon cake mix cookies.
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Key Ingredients
- Brownie mix: I've tested this with both Duncan Hines and Ghirardelli. Stick to classic fudge or chewy brownie mixes, avoiding "extra-chunky" varieties.
- Eggs: Large eggs, as always.
- Oil: I use vegetable oil, but you could substitute with a stick of unsalted butter.
Variations to Try
- Add-ins: Try chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, mini m&m's or even a swirl of tahini like I do in these tahini swirl brownies.
- Mint Twist: Use a mint brownie mix and throw in some chopped Andes mints as you are mixing up the batter.
- Spiced Brownie Cookies: Add a pinch of cinnamon and cayenne to the batter for a Mexican hot chocolate vibe.
- Cookie Sandwich: Kinda like my chocolate sandwich cookies, but make it a brownie sandwich. Add a spoonful of frosting, marshmallow fluff, or even ice cream between two cookies for a next-level treat.
3 tips for Perfect Brownie Cookies
- Don't over-mix. Stir just until combined for a soft, fudgy center.
- Scoop evenly. A small cookie scoop helps every cookie bake the same.
- Bake by sight. Edges set, centers shiny = done.
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Step by step instructions for brownie cookies
Step 1: Mix it up.
In a large mixing bowl, add the brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until everything is just combined. It'll be thicker than regular brownie batter-don't worry, that's what we want!
Step 2: Scoop the dough.
Use a cookie scoop (or a tablespoon) to portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave a little space between cookies, they'll spread just a bit.
Step 3: Bake.
Pop into a preheated oven at 350°F for 9-11 minutes. You want to see a crinkly top but still have soft centers. Don't overbake!
Step 4: Cool.
Let them rest on the pan while they cool This helps them set before you serve them.
Serving Ideas: These brownie mix cookies are a perfect Shabbat dessert upgrade, serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or serve up a cookie buffet with funfetti cookies and lemon cake mix cookies. They also make a great lunchbox treat! Just wrap in parchment paper, pop it in the lunchbox and your kiddo gets a sweet surprise when then need it most.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Use a gluten-free brownie mix and check the label on add-ins like chips.
Storing the cookies: Keep your brownie cookies in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days.
Freeze: You can freeze the baked cookies. Baked and cooled cookies can go right into a ziptop bag. Try to squeeze out as much air as you can to help them stay fresh!
Absolutely! Try white chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, or mini M&Ms. Just keep the total amount of add-ins under 1 cup.
Yes, Duncan Hines, Ghirardelli, Betty Crocker, or Pillsbury all work. Just stick to a 18-19 oz box.
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4-Ingredient Brownie Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Boxed Brownie Mix (Duncan Hines Chewy Brownie mix is our preferred brand, with Ghiradelli a close second)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- 2 TB water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the brownie mix, eggs, oil and water. Stir just until you can't see any more dry cake mix, being careful not to overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto your prepared baking tray, leaving about 2" between dough balls.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until you see cracks on the top of the cookies, being careful not to overbake them. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking tray until set.
Marni Katz says
I love baking brownies, but when I need a chocolate fix but also need to not eat the entire pan, this is my go to recipe.