Cookies Made From Brownie Mix (Don’t Lose!) 🍫🍪

These fudgy brownie mix cookies are one of the easiest desserts you can make. They have crispy edges, a soft brownie-like center, and rich chocolate flavor with minimal ingredients.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20–30 minutes (recommended)
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: About 45 minutes
Servings: 20–24 cookies

Ingredients

1 box (18–19 oz / 510–540 g) brownie mix (any brand)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine:
- Brownie mix
- Eggs
- Oil
- Vanilla extract
Stir until a thick cookie dough forms.
Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.

2. Chill the Dough

Refrigerate dough for 20–30 minutes.
This makes the cookies easier to scoop and helps them stay thick and fudgy.

3. Shape the Cookies

Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls.
Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
Sprinkle lightly with sea salt if desired.

4. Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes.
The edges should look set, but the centers should still appear slightly soft.
Do not overbake—cookies continue setting as they cool.

5. Cool

Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Delicious Add-In Ideas

Double Chocolate

Chocolate chips + chocolate chunks

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

Add peanut butter chips
Press a small peanut butter cup into each cookie after baking

S’mores Brownie Cookies

Add mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers

Mint Chocolate

Add chopped mint chocolate candies or peppermint extract

Caramel Brownie Cookies

Add caramel bits and a sprinkle of flaky salt

Storage

Room Temperature: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Refrigerator: Up to 1 week.
Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Cookie)

Calories: 150
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fat: 7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 13 g

Tips for Perfect Brownie Mix Cookies

Use a fudgy brownie mix, not a cake-style mix, for the best texture.
Chill the dough if it feels too sticky.
Slightly underbake for a soft, gooey brownie center.
Add a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a bakery-style look.
For an even richer flavor, replace vegetable oil with melted butter. 🍫