The Ultimate Fudgy Brownie Mix Cookie Recipe (Soft, Chewy & Easy)
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can turn a simple boxed brownie mix into soft, bakery-style cookies, the answer is yes — and they’re incredible. These cookies made from brownie mix are rich, chewy, fudgy, and unbelievably easy to make. With just a few extra ingredients, you can transform a basic brownie box mix into thick chocolate cookies with crackly tops and gooey centers.
Why Make Cookies from Brownie Mix?
Using a brownie mix as a cookie base gives you:
Deep, rich chocolate flavor
Perfect chewy texture
Crackly brownie-style tops
Minimal prep time
Fewer ingredients
Foolproof results
Ingredients:
To make these easy brownie mix cookies, you’ll need:
1 box (18–19 oz) brownie mix (family size)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1–2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thicker cookies)
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
That’s it. Just 4 basic ingredients for the base recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine:
Brownie mix
Eggs
Oil
Stir until fully combined. The dough will be thick and sticky — more like thick brownie batter than traditional cookie dough.
If you prefer thicker cookies, mix in 1–2 tablespoons of flour.
Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Step 3: Scoop the Cookies
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to place dough balls onto the baking sheet.
Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
For thicker, bakery-style cookies:
Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes before baking.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 9–12 minutes.
The cookies will look slightly underbaked in the center — that’s exactly what you want. They will continue to cook and firm up as they cool.
For extra fudgy cookies: bake 9 minutes.
For firmer cookies: bake 11–12 minutes.
Step 5: Cool
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
What Texture Should You Expect?
These brownie mix cookies are:
Soft and gooey in the center
Slightly crisp on the edges
Rich and chocolatey
Crackly on top like brownies
They taste like the best part of a brownie — the center piece — but in portable cookie form.
