Ultimate Brownie Mix Cookies Recipe – Decadent brookies look like classic chocolate cookies and taste like fudgy homemade brownies, but are quick and easy to make with your favorite box mix and just a few pantry staples!

Two stacks of fudgy chocolate brownie mix cookies. One of the brookies is laying on the white foreground. Brookies!

Why We Love This Recipe

Brownie Mix Cookies… What’s not to love?! Here we take literally two of the best classic baked goodies and combine them into one perfectly handheld decadent (and fun) dessert or snack.

Kids and adults alike practically beg for these chocolatey, lightly crisp, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth brookies as soon as they pop out of the oven. So it’s a good thing they take less time to chill than a full pan of brownies. Plus, brownie cookies are less messy than standard brownies, no cutting required.

You can use a simple box mix, or homemade brownie mix, combined with just a few pantry staples to make the most amazing rich fudgy chocolate cookies you’ve ever tasted. This quick and easy brownie mix cookies recipe is great to customize to your tastes and load up with other add-ins, like different flavored chips and chopped nuts.

Soft fresh baked chocolate brookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Ingredients You Need

  • Brownie box mix -your favorite brand and flavor, like Ghirardelli chocolate supreme
  • All-purpose flour – to “bulk up” the brownie mix into full cookies
  • Vegetable oil – or other preferred neutral-flavored oil like canola oil or sunflower oil
  • Eggs – at room temperature is best for baking
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips – or other add-ins you like (keep reading for some of our favorite suggestions!)
Recipe ingredients Bag of Ghirardelli choc chips, box of Ghirardelli brownies, measuring cup with flour, container of vegetable oil, and two eggs.

How to Make the Best Brownie Mix Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F and set out several baking sheets. Line the baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 

Set out a large bowl. Combine the brownie mix and all-purpose flour.

White bowl with cocoa powder and extra flour.

Whisk well. Then add in the oil and eggs.

Hands cracking eggs into white mixing bowl with powered brownie mix.

Mix into a thick batter.

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Red spatula stirring together the cookie dough in a white mixing bowl.

Mix in ½ cup of chocolate chips and/or other goodies.

Keep reading for suggestions of our favorite add-ins for brownie cookies!

Adding choc chips to a white mixing bowl.

Portion the dough out into 1-inch balls, using a cookie scoop. Roll the cookie dough balls tight and place them on the baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Then press several chocolate chips into the top of each cookie.

Chocolate dough balls on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Bake at 350°F for 8 to 11 minutes. The center should look slightly undercooked, but the edges should be well set.

Cool on the baking sheets (or a wire rack) until firm enough to lift. 

Soft fresh baked chocolate cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Best Brookie Recipe Add-Ins

This brownie mix cookies recipe makes an indulgent treat as-is… But don’t stop there! If you are feeling extra extra you can swap regular choco chips or mix in any of these ingredients:

  • Flavored baking chips – dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, mint chips, peanut butter chips, or butterscotch chips
  • Chopped nuts – peanuts, walnuts, almonds, pecans
  • Candy pieces – small candies like mini M&Ms or mini peanut butter cups, chopped candy bars, or sprinkles
  • Additional goodies – shredded coconut, dried cherries, espresso powder, or other dried and chopped fruits

Tips & Tricks

  • Don’t over mix! The batter should be mixed just until everything is combined, and not any more. Over mixing can cause dense brownie cookies!
  • Don’t over bake! Especially with chocolate cookies, it can be hard to tell if the cookie is done. Take them out when they still look a little underdone and glossy, and they will finish cooking and firm up on the hot baking sheet and make the best fudgy brownie cookies!
  • Make brownie cookie sandwiches by spreading some store-bought or homemade vanilla buttercream in the middle of two cookies!
Stack of brookies made with brownie mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make gluten-free brookies?

Use your favorite GF-friendly boxed brownie mix, plus a gluten-free all-purpose flour alternative. Do not use a GF baking mix in addition to the brownie mix; you want just a simple flour substitute like almond or cassava flour. Note that more oil might be necessary to achieve the same brownie batter thickness.

What is the difference between cookie and brownie batter?

Cookie dough is thick and holds its shape when scooped, similar to ice cream. Brownie batter, on the other hand, is much less thick and has an almost pourable consistency.

What is the best way to store homemade cookies from brownie mix?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.

Can you freeze brownie cookies?

Yes, these treats are great to freeze! After baking and cooling, wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap, or place together in a plastic bag stacked with parchment paper between the layers. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

What can you serve with brookies?

The chocolate flavor, crispy exterior, and fudgy center pair perfectly with vanilla ice cream. Top a bowl of ice cream with a cookie… Or make ice cream sandwiches with a scoop pressed between two cookies!

Two stacks of fudgy brookies. One cookie in laying on the white foreground with bite missing.

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Ultimate Brownie Mix Cookies Recipe + VIDEO

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Decadent brookies look like classic chocolate cookies and taste like fudgy homemade brownies, but this recipe is quick and easy to make with your favorite brownie box mix and just a few pantry staples!
Servings: 30 cookies

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set out several baking sheets. Line the baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the brownie mix and all-purpose flour. Whisk well. Then add in the oil and eggs. Mix into a thick batter.
  • Mix in ½ cup of chocolate chips. Portion the dough out into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls tight and place on the baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Then press several extra chocolate chips into the top of each cookie.
  • Bake at 350°F for 8 to 11 minutes. The center should look slightly undercooked, but the edges should be well set. Cool on the baking sheets until firm enough to lift.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
After baking and cooling, wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap, or place together in a plastic bag stacked with parchment paper between the layers. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pc, Calories: 118kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 54mg, Potassium: 39mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 19IU, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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