The easiest, fudgiest cookies you’ll ever make—starting with a box of brownie mix! These decadent treats bake up with crackly tops, chewy edges, and soft centers just like your favorite brownies, but in portable cookie form. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Hack
✅ 3-ingredient base (plus optional mix-ins)
✅ No mixer needed – just stir and bake
✅ Perfect texture – crisp outside, fudgy inside
✅ Endless variations – customize with your favorite add-ins
Ingredients
(Makes 24 cookies)
Base Recipe:
- 1 (18-20oz) box brownie mix (any brand)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Mix-In Ideas:
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ¼ cup caramel bits
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- ½ cup crushed Oreos
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper
2. Make Dough
- In large bowl, whisk together brownie mix and flour
- Add oil and eggs – stir until fully combined (dough will be thick)
- Fold in mix-ins if using
3. Bake
- Scoop 1.5 tbsp balls of dough (roll gently if needed)
- Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone
4. Cool & Enjoy
- Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet
- Transfer to wire rack to cool completely
Pro Tips
🔥 For fudgier cookies: Underbake by 1-2 minutes
🍫 Extra decadent: Press a chocolate kiss into warm cookies
❄️ Freeze dough: Scoop and freeze unbaked cookies for up to 3 months
Creative Variations
Rocky Road
- Add ½ cup mini marshmallows + ¼ cup chopped almonds
Peanut Butter Swirl
- Swirl ¼ cup peanut butter into dough before baking
Mint Chocolate
- Add ½ tsp peppermint extract + ½ cup Andes bits
Salted Caramel
- Drizzle with caramel sauce & sprinkle with sea salt after baking
Serving Suggestions
🍨 Ice cream sandwiches – Sandwich between vanilla ice cream
☕ Coffee pairing – Perfect with espresso or cold milk
🎁 Gift idea – Package in cellophane bags with ribbon
Storage: Keeps fresh in airtight container for 3 days
Why This Recipe Works
The brownie mix already contains the perfect balance of cocoa, sugar, and leavening – we just adjust the texture with flour and eggs. The result? All the rich chocolate flavor of brownies in convenient cookie form!
