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Brownie Mix Cookies Recipe

I tested 5 brownie mixes (yes, even glutenfree!), butter vs oil, and flour tweaks to find the BEST brownie mix cookies.Bold, fudgy, and foolproof! Ghirardelli is our winner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie mix cookies
Servings: 18 cookies
Author: Beth

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (59ml) neutral oil vegetable, canola, olive oil. Can substitute ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 18-18.4 oz box brownie mix I recommend Ghirardelli - see note
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips skip if mix already contains chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the neutral oil (or melted butter) and eggs. Add in the brownie mix and flour. Mix until a thick dough forms. The dough will be very thick, but keep mixing. Stir in the chocolate chips.
    ¼ cup (59ml) neutral oil, 2 large eggs, 18-18.4 oz box brownie mix, ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour, ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Scoop the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press additional chocolate chips or chopped chocolate pieces on the outside of the dough balls.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet as they will be fudgy.

Notes

I tested five different store-bought brownie mixes to find the best brand and the best formula. That included two Duncan Hines varieties (Milk Chocolate and Chewy Fudge), Pillsbury Milk Chocolate, classic Ghirardelli, and even Ghirardelli Gluten Free.
Ghirardelli was the top pick in every round of testing for its rich chocolate flavor and fudgy texture. The gluten-free version performs just as well, too!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg