![\"Thick](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/double-chocolate-brownie-mix-cookies.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSometimes a shortcut doesn't result in a favorable outcome, but when you use a brownie mix to make cookies and add just the right ingredients, you'll be amazed by the result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These deep, dark, chocolate chip brownie cookies are crispy around the edges and soft and chewy inside. Plus they are packed with rich chocolate flavor. No one will ever guess they are made using a brownie mix. They are as good as any bakery cookie I've ever tasted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Actually, I wish I could go back in time to the 1980s and 90s when I owned a cookie shop and add them to my product list. I know they would have been a big seller. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
![\"Thick](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thick-and-chewy-brownie-cookies.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEach brownie mix cookie looks as good as it tastes. They bake up with a shiny cracked exterior and a moist and gooey interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To give them a rich and fudgy chocolate flavor, I started with a dark chocolate brownie mix and added some Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder. I stirred in melted butter instead of oil to give them an even richer flavor and added some flour to ensure the cookies would be thick instead of flat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These little ingredient swaps really made a big difference in flavor and texture. My family raved about them. Sadly, they are all gone, so I guess I better get back into the kitchen to make more. No worries, it's easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what are you waiting for? Let's bake some cookies. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Brownie](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brownie-mix-cookies-ingredients.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- 18-ounce brownie mix<\/strong> - I used a family-size (18.2 ounce), thick and fudgy, Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix<\/a>. It worked great but you can use any brownie mix you like just be sure it's the larger 18-ounce size. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- all-purpose flour<\/strong> - Adding a little flour helps to make these cookies thick instead of flat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder <\/a><\/strong>- A few tablespoons of this dark cocoa powder (a blend of Dutch Process and natural cocoa powder) will enhance the chocolate flavor and chocolate color of your brownie cookies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- butter<\/strong> - Adding melted butter gives these cookies a rich flavor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- eggs<\/strong> - Use room temperature eggs. Simply fill a bowl with hot tap water and set the eggs (in their shells) in the water for 5 minutes. That's enough to take the chill off the eggs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- chocolate chips<\/strong> - To add yet another layer of chocolate flavor, mix some chocolate chips into the cookie dough. I used Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Chips. They are my favorite! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
See the recipe card for quantities and the recipe. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nEquipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- mixing bowls<\/strong> - I love using Pampered Chef Batter Bowl<\/a>. They have sturdy handles which makes mixing easier. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- silicone spatula or wooden spoon<\/strong> - I love my Confetti (sprinkles) Silicone Spatulas.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- baking sheets<\/a><\/strong> lined with parchment paper<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- #30 (1.25 ounce) ice cream scoop<\/a><\/strong> - You'll want your cookie scoops to be about 1 \u00bd inches in diameter. If you use an ice cream scoop, all your cookies will be the same size so they will bake evenly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Bowls](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/chocolate-chip-brownie-mix-cookies-ingredients-in-bowls.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPour the brownie mix into a large mixing bowl.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Flour](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brownie-mix-flour-cocoa-powder.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdd the flour and cocoa powder and stir until blended. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n![\"Eggs](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/add-eggs-butter-brownie-mix.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLightly beat the eggs. Add the eggs and melted butter to the mix. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/chocolate-chips-and-brownie-batter.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStir until well combined. The cookie dough will be very thick. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n![\"Chocolate](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brownie-cookie-dough-chocolate-chips.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdd the chocolate chips <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Chocolate](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brownie-mix-cookie-dough.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStir until combined. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
This brownie batter dough will be quite thick. You may need to get in there with your hands to blend in the chocolate chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n![\"Scoop](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scooped-brownie-cookie-dough-on-baking-tray.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nScoop out the cookie dough using a #30 (1.25 ounce) ice cream scoop or spoon. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Brownie](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brownie-cookie-dough-balls.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt is important to roll the dough into balls so your cookies have a nicely shaped surface once baked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n![\"8](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/baked-brownie-mix-cookies-on-pan.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBake the cookies for 10 minutes if you want really soft and gooey centers or up to 12 minutes for a firmer center. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Thick](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/baked-brownie-cookies-on-sheet-pan.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe cookies will have puffed up nicely and have a shiny yet cracked top. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Brownie](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brownie-mix-cookies-recipe.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSubstitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You can use vegetable oil or coconut oil instead of melted butter in this brownie mix cookie recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try various types of brownie mixes like Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, Salted Caramel, or even Red Velvet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Triple](\"https:\/\/howtomakeeasycookies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/triple-chocolate-chip-brownie-cookies-white-milk-dark-peanut-butter.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nVariations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These brownie batter cookies are the perfect base for many other flavors. Here are just a few other recipe ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triple Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Add an additional \u2153 cup milk chocolate chips and \u2153 cup white chocolate chips into the cookie dough. <\/p>\n\n\n\nChocolate Peanut Butter Chip Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Stir in an additional \u2154 cup of peanut butter chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhite Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Mix in \u2154 cup of white chocolate chips or swap. If you prefer all white chocolate chips and no dark chocolate chips, use a total of 1 \u00bd cups of white chips instead of the semi-sweet chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhite Chocolate Cherry Cookies<\/strong> - Add \u00bd cup of dried cherries and \u2153 cup of white chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\nChocolate Cherry Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Mix in \u00be cup of dried cherries. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWalnut Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Mix in \u2154 cup chopped walnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBrownie Crinkle Cookies<\/strong> - Roll the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar before baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRecipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- \n
- 18-ounce brownie mix<\/strong> - I used a family-size (18.2 ounce), thick and fudgy, Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix<\/a>. It worked great but you can use any brownie mix you like just be sure it's the larger 18-ounce size. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- all-purpose flour<\/strong> - Adding a little flour helps to make these cookies thick instead of flat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder <\/a><\/strong>- A few tablespoons of this dark cocoa powder (a blend of Dutch Process and natural cocoa powder) will enhance the chocolate flavor and chocolate color of your brownie cookies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- butter<\/strong> - Adding melted butter gives these cookies a rich flavor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- eggs<\/strong> - Use room temperature eggs. Simply fill a bowl with hot tap water and set the eggs (in their shells) in the water for 5 minutes. That's enough to take the chill off the eggs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- chocolate chips<\/strong> - To add yet another layer of chocolate flavor, mix some chocolate chips into the cookie dough. I used Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Chips. They are my favorite! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nSee the recipe card for quantities and the recipe. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nEquipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- mixing bowls<\/strong> - I love using Pampered Chef Batter Bowl<\/a>. They have sturdy handles which makes mixing easier. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- silicone spatula or wooden spoon<\/strong> - I love my Confetti (sprinkles) Silicone Spatulas.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- baking sheets<\/a><\/strong> lined with parchment paper<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- #30 (1.25 ounce) ice cream scoop<\/a><\/strong> - You'll want your cookie scoops to be about 1 \u00bd inches in diameter. If you use an ice cream scoop, all your cookies will be the same size so they will bake evenly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPour the brownie mix into a large mixing bowl.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdd the flour and cocoa powder and stir until blended. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLightly beat the eggs. Add the eggs and melted butter to the mix. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStir until well combined. The cookie dough will be very thick. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdd the chocolate chips <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStir until combined. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
This brownie batter dough will be quite thick. You may need to get in there with your hands to blend in the chocolate chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nScoop out the cookie dough using a #30 (1.25 ounce) ice cream scoop or spoon. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt is important to roll the dough into balls so your cookies have a nicely shaped surface once baked. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBake the cookies for 10 minutes if you want really soft and gooey centers or up to 12 minutes for a firmer center. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe cookies will have puffed up nicely and have a shiny yet cracked top. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSubstitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You can use vegetable oil or coconut oil instead of melted butter in this brownie mix cookie recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try various types of brownie mixes like Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, Salted Caramel, or even Red Velvet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nVariations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These brownie batter cookies are the perfect base for many other flavors. Here are just a few other recipe ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triple Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Add an additional \u2153 cup milk chocolate chips and \u2153 cup white chocolate chips into the cookie dough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Stir in an additional \u2154 cup of peanut butter chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
White Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Mix in \u2154 cup of white chocolate chips or swap. If you prefer all white chocolate chips and no dark chocolate chips, use a total of 1 \u00bd cups of white chips instead of the semi-sweet chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
White Chocolate Cherry Cookies<\/strong> - Add \u00bd cup of dried cherries and \u2153 cup of white chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chocolate Cherry Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Mix in \u00be cup of dried cherries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walnut Brownie Cookies<\/strong> - Mix in \u2154 cup chopped walnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brownie Crinkle Cookies<\/strong> - Roll the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar before baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- silicone spatula or wooden spoon<\/strong> - I love my Confetti (sprinkles) Silicone Spatulas.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- all-purpose flour<\/strong> - Adding a little flour helps to make these cookies thick instead of flat. <\/li>\n\n\n\n