These Brownie Cake Cookies from Mix are decadent, soft, chewy and uses only 4 ingredients. They’re the perfect cross between brownies and cookies for the chocolate lovers in your life.
I love to make fresh cookies for my family. Two favorites are my Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies and my Snickerdoodles with Cake Mix. They are perfect when you want a fresh warm treat.
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Why this Brownie Cake Mix Cookie Recipe is a Keeper
This chocolate brownie dessert is satisfying, quick and really easy to make your own. It makes a wonderful afternoon snack or is perfect for a cookie tray.
- Fudgy Texture Guarantee: Using a brownie mix ensures that signature dense, rich, and incredibly fudgy texture that is characteristic of a perfect brownie, but in cookie form.
- Ultimate Convenience: This is a “dump-and-go” recipe requiring only a few added ingredients (often just eggs, oil, and water), making it one of the quickest and easiest cookies to make.
- Crowd-Pleaser Flavor: The deep, dark chocolate flavor is universally loved, making these a guaranteed hit at any gathering or bake sale.
- Customizable Base: The simplicity of the mix allows for endless add-ins and creative variations without risking the structural integrity of the cookie.
Which Kind Of Brownie Mix Should I Use for the Brownie Cake Cookies ?
Use your favorite brand of fudge brownie box mix. My family’s favorite is Betty Crocker but whatever brownie flavor you like will work to bake cookies.
Pro Recipe Tip
Underbake Slightly: Pull cookies when edges are set but centers look soft, they’ll firm up as they cool
Ingredient Notes for Brownie Mix Cookies
You only need a few easy-to-find ingredients to make chocolate cake mix fudgy cookies, many of which you probably have in your pantry already.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Boxed Brownie Mix: You will need a box of brownie mix to make cookies. You could also use a fudgy dark chocolate brownie mix if you want.
- Oil: Oil will help to bring together the brownie cookie dough for chewy brownie cookies.
- Chocolate Chips: Use your favorite chips, whether that’s dark, milk, white or semi sweet chocolate chips for these brownie cake cookies.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions for Brownie Cookies
This fudgy brownie cookies recipe is so easy to change up. I like to experiment with ingredients to make different varieties.
- Fats: Substitute the oil with melted butter for a richer, more complex flavor of chewy chocolate cookies. Melt the butter, then let it cool slightly before mixing to avoid “cooking” the eggs in the batter.
- Chocolate Chips: Use peanut butter chips, mint chips, caramel bits, or white chocolate chips for a flavor variation. For a textural contrast, press a large, soft Rolo or caramel into the center of the dough ball before baking.
- Add-Ins: Fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, or toasted marshmallows (added at the end of the bake). For an intense coffee flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the dry mix.
- Topping/Finish: Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar before baking for a classic “crinkle” cookie look. Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center immediately after removing the cookies from the oven.
Special Equipment Needed for Fudgy Brownie Cookies
Most of this easy brownie recipe for cake mix brownie cookies uses everyday kitchen tools, a few items make the process go even easier.
- Cookie Scoop (1.5 to 2 Tablespoons): This is highly recommended to ensure uniform cookies that bake evenly, which is critical for preventing the edges from burning in this easy recipe.
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Mat: Essential for lining the baking sheet. These cookies are very moist and prone to sticking.
How to Make Brownie Mix Cookies
This recipe for easy brownie cookies comes together in just 3 quick and easy steps. These brownie cake mix cookies are so good, it’s a great recipe to make for the holidays, or as a rich sweet treat.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Preheat the oven and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Brownie Mix: In a large bowl, mix together the fudge brownie mix, vegetable oil and eggs. Fold in the chocolate chips once you have a dough.
- Bake and Cool: Use a cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough onto the prepared pan. Bake the cookies, then let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Chocolate Cookies
Prepare box brownie mix cookies ahead to be able to bake and enjoy it whenever.
- Make the Dough: Mix the dough completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. The dough will be much easier to handle when cold.
- Scoop and Freeze: Scoop the dough balls onto a baking sheet, freeze until solid, and then transfer the balls to a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Bake from frozen, adding 2-4 minutes to the total baking time.
Alternate Cooking Methods for Brownie Cookies
You can also make this recipe for chocolate cake mix cookies in the air fryer, especially if you have a small batch.
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (160°C). Place a few dough balls on a small parchment-lined air fryer safe pan or directly in the basket, ensuring they don’t crowd. Bake for 6-9 minutes, watching closely, until the tops look set and slightly cracked.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers
- Storing: Store cooled Christmas cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They stay exceptionally moist due to the mix.
- Reheat: These are best served at room temperature, but if you want that fresh-out-of-the-oven warmth, microwave one for 5-10 seconds until the chocolate is slightly melted and gooey.
- Use Leftovers: Use two cookies to sandwich a scoop of vanilla ice cream, coffee, or mint ice cream. Top it off with chocolate fudge.
- Cookie Crumbles: Crumble the cookies and use them as a decadent crust for a no-bake cheesecake or as a topping for yogurt parfaits and sundaes.
Questions About This Brownie Cake Cookies Recipe
No. All you need the fudgy brownie box mix for is the mix itself.
If your cookies are flat you may have added too much oil. Be sure to include the correct amount.
Expert Tips for Making Brownie Mix Cookie Recipe
- Salt Sprinkle: A pinch of flaky sea salt on top balances sweetness and adds gourmet flair to the chocolate brownie cookies.
- Stuffed Centers: Wrap dough around caramels, peanut butter cups, or marshmallows for a surprise inside.
- Double Chocolate: Roll dough balls in cocoa powder or powdered sugar for a crinkle effect.
- Finish Strong: Press a few chocolate chunks or nuts on top before baking for a bakery-style look.
- Serve With: Serve with Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ginger Molasses Cookies or Almond Joy Cookies.
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Brownie Cake Cookies from Mix
Equipment
- cookie scoop optional
- Parchment Paper optional
- Cookie spatula optional
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Ingredients
- 18.3 ounces Fudge brownie mix, 1 box
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so cleaning up will be easier.
- Mix the brownie mix, oil, and eggs in a large bowl until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to uniformly spread cookie batter onto a baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and set the sheet on a cooling rack for three minutes, then transfer cookies directly to the rack with a cookie spatula.
Christina’s Notes
- Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe to whip up for a cookie exchange. Simply increase the box mix and wet ingredients proportionately and split the dough evenly onto two cookie sheets.
- Decorating: These cookies would be even better if decorated with mini candies. M&M’s would be great on top of these baked cookies.
- Icing: Topping these cookies with icing is also an idea. A raspberry buttercream frosting would be a refreshing touch on a chocolate loaded cookie.
- Cookie Cutter: When making your favorite chewy chocolate cookie, try using different shaped cookie cutters. This is a fun way to get the kids involved and there is so many different cutters to chose from.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.