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Easy Brownie Mix Cookies

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, cookies
Servings: 16 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix (16-17 ounce) (We used Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats.
  • Add the brownie mix, all-purpose flour, baking powder, vegetable oil, eggs and espresso powder into a large mixing bowl and whisk until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Scoop the cookies onto the baking sheets using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop. Leave enough room for the cookies to spread a little. We did 8 per sheet.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still a little gooey.
  • Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool even more.
  • Enjoy the cookies warm with a glass of milk of your choice!

Notes

  • We want the cookies to puff up a little, so they are more of a fluffy and thick cookie while still being fudgy. That is why we added the baking powder.
  • The batter should be really thick, not like brownie batter that is looser. The added flour will help add structure to the cookies.
  • These are VERY chocolatey but not overly sweet. If you want to skip the espresso powder which intensifies the chocolatey flavor you can do so.
  • You can get the brownie batter that already contains chocolate chips, so that you can avoid having to buy an additional ingredient.
  • The cookies are ready when the outside is firm and holds shape. The center will still be a little undercooked and that is okay. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet and we want them to have that brownie quality to them.
  • This is such a good base recipe to use and decorate these for any holiday with sprinkles or flavored chocolate chips. You can also add nuts to these, like chopped pecans or walnuts.