Brownie Mix Cookies: An easy cookie recipe that brownie lovers will adore! Who knew a box of brownie mix was the secret to delicious cookies?
This easy recipe is similar to our red velvet cake mix cookies but uses a boxed brownie mix to create the perfect cookie for all you chocolate lovers!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I’m a big fan of a simple cookie; something you can whip up without much preparation. (Like these funfetti cake mix cookies too!) I’m also a big fan of chocolate…specifically anything with a chewy fudge center, like this brownie recipe with cream cheese frosting! Add some cherries to the too, like in our chocolate cherry cookies, and I’m in love.
This easy brownie mix cookies recipe is exactly what I’m all about- it only needs 6 ingredients (one of which is a brownie box mix), it can be made super quickly, and it gives you all the yummy goodness of gooey brownies in cookie form!
If that isn’t the best thing since chocolate chip cookies were invented, I don’t know what is. It might sound a little bit dramatic but these easy brownie cookies really might be some of the best cookies ever.
The best part is that you can customize them to fit your personal preference- see the variations listed below!
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🛒 Ingredients
You can make cookies with brownie mix…who knew? All you need is a box brownie mix and a few other simple ingredients you can find at your grocery store! You can skip to the recipe card if you’re ready to get started.
- 1- 18.3 ounce Brownie Mix box (I used Duncan Hines Chewy Fudgy Brownies)
- ½ cup butter (1 stick) softened (or ½ cup oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1- 3.4 oz box vanilla Jell-O instant pudding
- 3 tablespoons water room temperature
- 1 cup chocolate chips
👩🏻🍳 How to Make Brownie Mix Cookies
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside (you can also use a silicone mat in place of the parchment paper).
- In a large bowl, mix the butter and half of the brownie mix with an electric mixer. Mix until combined.
- Add eggs and water and mix until incorporated.
- Add the remaining brownie mix and the Jell-O instant pudding. Mix until all ingredients are combined. You will have a thick batter at this point (almost closer to a thick dough).
- Add the chocolate chips and fold them into your brownie mix cookie batter with a spatula.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop 1.5 tablespoons of brownie batter like a scoop of ice cream and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Be sure to keep the dough balls 1 ½ inch apart as they will spread.
- Bake in your 350 degree oven for 11 -12 minutes or until the edges are set. The cookies will have a fudgy center and crispy edges.
- Let it cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes. They are still very soft when they come out of the oven. Waiting an extra minute or two before transferring them will help them keep their shape!
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy! Note: Try serving these while they are warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side- yum!
Don’t they look so similar to my Devil’s Food cake mix cookies?
🧾 Substitutions
Here are a few helpful substitutions you can make if you find yourself missing an ingredient:
Butter – can be replaced with vegetable oil or coconut oil
Brownie Mix- I used Duncan Hines Chewy Fudgy Brownie Mix, but you could easily replace this with a Betty Crocker, Pillsbury or Ghiradelli brownie mix. Any fudge brownie mix would do the trick! If you have chocolate cake mix though, you can use it to make these cake mix turtle cookies!
📖 Variations
This brownie mix cookies recipe is a pretty great recipe as it is, but if you’re the creative type there are SO many ways you can personalize it to make the best cookies for you. Next time you make these, why not try…
- Baking Chips: Adding an additional ¼ cup of a second type of chip to your cookie dough. You could try peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or extra chocolate chips/morsels (this is my favorite variation as it gives these rich cookies an extra fudgy brownie texture).
- Salt: Sprinkle the top of the cookie with flaky sea salt while it is still warm.
❄️ Storage
Since these are basically the best brownie mix cookies ever, chances are there won’t be any left to store. BUT, on the off chance that you do have some extras, store them in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Side note: These chocolate cookies will freeze well after baking. You can store them in a freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to a month.
💡 Expert Tips and FAQs
These cookies are versatile! You could serve them just as they are with a glass of milk on the side, serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream beside them, or even get creative and turn them into ice cream sandwiches (soften a bit of vanilla ice cream, place a scoop between two cookies and refreeze)!
No, any brownie mix will work! The ones that say they make “fudgy” brownies will probably give you the most fudgy cookies.
We think you could, yes! We haven’t tried it yet, but this is what we would do…
Make your cookie dough, scoop it onto a cookie sheet as the recipe calls for and then freeze in the freezer until the dough scoops are solid (this keeps them from sticking together). Once frozen, take them off the cookie sheet and place them in an airtight and freezer-safe container or bag.
When you are ready to bake them, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and either let them thaw out before baking or add a few minutes to the baking time (2-4 should do it). Just watch the cookies near the end of the baking time and when the edges look golden brown and the center looks “set” (not wiggly) they should be done. Then let them cool as the recipe directs.
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Recipe
Brownie Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1- 18.3 oz box Brownie Mix I used Duncan Hines Chewy Fudgy Brownies
- ½ cup butter (1 stick) softened at room temperature (or ½ cup oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 3.4 oz box vanilla Jell-O instant pudding
- 3 Tablespoons water room temperature
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside (you can also use a silicone mat in place of the parchment paper).
- In a large bowl, mix the butter and half of the brownie mix with an electric mixer. Mix until combined.
- Add eggs and water and mix until incorporated.
- Add the remaining brownie mix and the Jell-O instant pudding. Mix until all ingredients are combined. You will have a thick batter at this point (almost closer to a thick dough).
- Add the chocolate chips and fold them into your brownie mix cookie batter with a spatula.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop 1.5 tablespoons of brownie batter like a scoop of ice cream and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Be sure to keep the dough balls 1 ½ inch apart as they will spread.
- Bake in your 350 degree oven for 11 -12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let it cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes. They are still very soft when they come out of the oven. Waiting an extra minute or two before transferring them will help them keep their shape!
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!Note: Try serving these while they are warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side- yum!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Brandi says
Hello! Merry Christmas! Can I substitute pudding for something else?
Jessica says
Hi Brandi! Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you! Oh goodness, you know, I haven’t tried anything but pudding for this cookie recipe so I hate to say for sure what could. I’ve read that cornstarch can be a substitute but I feel like the flavor would be lacking (unless you add vanilla extract) and it may alter the texture of the cookies too since pudding can make a moist cookie.
Diane says
Could you use chocolate pudding?
Jessica says
Hi Diane! Great question! I think that would be delicious! It would give it a little bit of a “double chocolate” flavor I’m sure!
Betsy says
These are awesome! So easy to throw together! I could easily hand this recipe to my 10 year old and have him make these! Yes, he’s a good cook, but the recipe is easy, too! LOVE these!!
Jessica says
Oh that’s a great idea to have the kids help! I’m so glad you liked them and thought they were easy too!
Stephanie says
These cookies are really delicious! What a great idea!
Jessica says
Thank you so much Stephanie! So glad that you liked them!
Toni says
My kids couldn’t stop eating this! So good and amazing!
Jessica says
Haha, same thing in our house with these brownie cookies! Thank you so much for sharing!
Andrea Thueson says
These brownie cookies are amazing. I love a sweet treat I can whip up quickly that my kids love.
Jessica says
Right? Brownie mix cookies are a new fave around here! Thank you so much for sharing!
Taylor says
These were the absolute BEST cookies! So soft and fudgy, with rich chocolate flavor. Definitely one of my favorites now!
Jessica says
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that you liked these brownie cookies too! Thank you so much for sharing!
Tammie Rainworst says
What a brilliant idea! These were so easy to make, thank you!
Jessica says
Wonderful! I’m so glad that you liked these brownie cookies too. Thank you so much for the review!