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    Brownie Crinkle Cookies

    Published: Sep 22, 2023 · Modified: Feb 19, 2025 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

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    If you're a fan of brownies and cookies, then get ready to fall in love with the perfect combination of the two: Brownie Mix Crinkle Cookies!

    These cookies have all the deliciously fudge-y qualities of a chocolate brownie, but in convenient bite-sized form. The cookies are coated in powdered sugar which adds sweetness and emphasizes the crinkle effect that happens with baking.

    Using brownie mix is one of my favorite baking hacks: less time measuring and mixing, so the cookies are ready to eat that much faster!

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    • Why You Will Love this Brownie Mix Cookie Recipe!
    • Brownie Crinkle Cookies Ingredients
    • How to Make Cookies from Brownie Mix
    • How to Serve Brownie Mix Cookies
    • How to Store Brownie Cookies from Mix
    • Brownie Mix Cookies Recipe FAQs
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    Why You Will Love this Brownie Mix Cookie Recipe!

    As I mentioned, using a brownie mix makes these so easy, perfect for anyone new to baking or just because you are short on time.

    The cookies are packed with that intense chocolate flavor that we all love in our brownies. And the powdered sugar frosting is the perfect coating. It makes the crinkles so obvious and makes the cookies so visually appealing. The sweet taste makes me feel like these cookies are a combination of a brownie and a powdered sugar donut. YUM!

    Brownie Crinkle Cookies Ingredients

    Ingredients: brownie mix, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar.

    **Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for detailed quantities and directions**

    How to Make Cookies from Brownie Mix

    1. Of course, you need brownie mix. But it needs a little extra “structure”, otherwise the batter will just spread out on your pan and make……brownies. LOL
    2. I’ve tried various approaches to this. Most people seem to add either an extra egg or flour. Adding egg helps a little but the cookies still spread out too much for me. Using flour works so much better!
    adding flour to the brownie mix.
    1. Empty the brownie mix into a large bowl and add flour. Whisk these together to break up any lumps and evenly distribute the flour throughout.
    2. Now add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well to make a thick batter.
    Thick cookie batter.
    1. With a small cookie scoop, form balls with the dough and roll each in powdered sugar to coat all around. Set the coated balls on a parchment lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart to allow room for the cookies to spread.
    setting the coated dough balls on the baking sheet.
    1. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes at 375F. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 10 more minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Brownie mix cookies cooling on a wire rack.

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    How to Serve Brownie Mix Cookies

    Milk and cookies! Yes, these cookies are just perfect with a glass of milk, or a nice cup of coffee or tea.

    If you really want to take it over the top, put a little vanilla ice cream in between 2 cookies to make an amazing ice cream sandwich. Heavenly!

    Maybe you'd like these cookies with a little hot cocoa on a cold winter day. If you keep some hot cocoa mix on hand, it makes it easy to whip up!

    Also keep this recipe in mind for the holidays - they make a fantastic addition to a tray of Christmas cookies!

    Brownie mix cookies made for Christmas.

    How to Store Brownie Cookies from Mix

    Keep these cookies in an airtight container up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a well- sealed container and thaw a couple at a time to enjoy as needed.

    Brownie Mix Cookies Recipe FAQs

    Can I use homemade brownie mix for these cookies?

    I haven’t tried this yet, but I plan to, with my toll house brownie recipe. I would expect it to work just fine, as long as you add the extra flour to thicken the dough.

    My cookies turned out flat. What went wrong?

    Your dough might need a little extra flour. Add one to three tablespoons of flour to help give the dough more structure.

    Can I make these even more chocolate-y?

    I used "chocolate fudge" brownie mix which was plenty rich for me! But if you want more, add in about a half cup of chocolate chips to the dough. This will be especially amazing if you eat the cookies warm, when the chips are still melty....yum!

    a blue plate with brownie mix crinkle cookies, with a bite taken out of one.

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    Brownie Mix Cookie Recipe

    Craving a sweet escape? Try these Brownie Mix Crinkle Cookies - the perfect blend of brownies and cookies!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Cooling10 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 30
    Calories: 109kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 box 18 to 18.4 ounce brownie mix
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 2 eggs large
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
      ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • Add the brownie mix and flour to a large bowl. Whisk to break up any lumps and evenly distribute the flour throughout the mix.
      1 box, ¼ cup flour
    • Add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla to the bowl and mix well to make a thick dough.
      2 eggs, ¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Use a small cookie scoop to form even sized balls of dough. Drop each ball in the powdered sugar and roll around to evenly coat. Place the balls of dough on the baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches in between.
    • Bake the cookies for 10 minutes at 375F. Remove the baking sheet and let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 more minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.

    Notes

    Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the dough to make a double chocolate version!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Tina

      January 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm

      2 stars
      I followed the recipe as stated and all of my cookies turned into flat sad puddles of a cookie.
      Now sure what I did wrong, but wanted to point out that that’s a possibility

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 23, 2025 at 4:32 pm

        So sorry they didn't turn out for you!

        Reply
        • Trudy

          March 17, 2025 at 1:05 am

          my brownie mix is only 10.25 oz. betty crocker

          Reply
          • Sula

            March 17, 2025 at 12:18 pm

            You need to use the larger size as specified in the recipe.

            Reply
      • Nina

        January 26, 2025 at 5:19 pm

        4 stars
        I followed your recipe but with mine I rode the dough around Rolo's it was a big hit

        Reply
        • Sula

          January 26, 2025 at 5:25 pm

          Oh what a fantastic combination - YUM!!

          Reply
    2. Heather

      January 06, 2025 at 3:12 am

      5 stars
      Tried this Christmas and they are a huge hit. My family is not big on sweets, but all of them have requested to have these again! Thank you for the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 07, 2025 at 6:50 pm

        That is wonderful Heather - thank you for the kind review!

        Reply
    3. Stephannie

      December 23, 2024 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      This is great! I definitely should've put the powdered sugar in a bowl to get the cookies buried in the sugar. I used a plate and they didn't have as much sugar on them out of the oven as I would've liked. I bet if the sugar had been a bowl like you suggested that wouldn't have happened. They are still very tasty and I hope my husband enjoys them as he is the one would asked me to make them. Not too bad for my first time making this particular cookie. 🙂

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      • Sula

        December 25, 2024 at 7:58 pm

        That's so great to hear! Yes, I am a fan of the thick layer of powdered sugar LOL.

        Reply
      • Jessa

        April 13, 2025 at 9:57 am

        I use a paper bag for these things. same with my snickerdoodle coatings. I haven't made this recipe yet, doing so later today.

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        • Sula

          April 20, 2025 at 2:20 pm

          Yes, a paper bag is another good solution!

          Reply
    4. Patrick Walker

      December 06, 2024 at 9:29 pm

      can I refrigerate and bake in a day or two?

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 07, 2024 at 12:42 am

        I've never tried that but I think it should work.

        Reply
    5. joni

      October 28, 2024 at 7:16 pm

      How long can they be stored frozen? I make 50 dozen cookies for Christmas so I start early. I have done the cake mix crinkle and they are delicious. Can’t wait to try the brownie mix bersion

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 29, 2024 at 12:58 pm

        They should be good for 2-3 months frozen. I would freeze them flat first, then stack in an airtight container.

        Reply
    6. Sherri D

      February 29, 2024 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      The cookies came out perfect! I was a little worried that they were going to be dry on the inside but they were perfectly chewy and yum!
      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 29, 2024 at 3:20 pm

        You're welcome and I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
      • Annette

        November 07, 2024 at 11:32 pm

        5 stars
        Easy and excellent. Thank you!

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        • Sula

          November 10, 2024 at 11:57 am

          Fantastic, thank you for the kind review!

          Reply
        • Linda

          December 23, 2024 at 8:07 pm

          2 stars
          I’ve never had cookies turn out so flat. I’ve made millions of cookies and never had a recipe turn out like this. I had to throw part of them away. Disappointing

          Reply
          • Sula

            December 25, 2024 at 8:08 pm

            I'm so sorry to hear this! By any chance, do you remember what brand of brownie mix you used? And, just to verify, was it the larger, 13x9 size mix? Also, in the FAQ section I do suggest that you add a little flour to the dough if the brownies come out flat, so hopefully after the first pan came out of the oven you had a chance to make that adjustment?

            Reply
    7. Diane

      January 26, 2024 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, for such a great recipe! Cookies turned out perfect. Just what I wanted!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 26, 2024 at 5:27 pm

        Excellent, thank you for the kind review!

        Reply
    8. Chiara

      September 29, 2023 at 4:36 am

      5 stars
      These crinkle cookies are such a fun, easy twist on classic cookies! I was skeptical that using a brownie mix would work but the cookies turned out amazing. These cookies are a new favorite that I'll be making again and again!

      Reply
      • Sula

        September 29, 2023 at 6:29 am

        I love finding hacks using a mix that actually work!

        Reply
    9. Kaycee

      September 27, 2023 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love these cookies because they are super easy to make. Made them with the kiddos and we had so much fun!

      Reply
      • Sula

        September 29, 2023 at 6:27 am

        These are perfect cookies to make with kids! So fun and delicious!

        Reply
    10. Alicia

      September 27, 2023 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my school cake sale
      Mum said I could come and tell you how much everyone loved them
      THEY ALL SOLD OUT!!! Mine was the only container to all go
      I was so happy as last time my cupcake icing melted a bit and the cakes were sticky that is why mum suggested cookies this time and yours were the best. I did it all by myself and mum just watched
      We are going to make tjem again for the christmas cookie sale. but mum suggested we use some peppermint in them and put candy cane sprinkles on top. Thank you for helping me

      Reply
      • Sula

        September 28, 2023 at 6:22 pm

        Thank you Alicia for the kind review. These cookies will be perfect for the Christmas cookie sale, especially with peppermint flavors. I can tell you are so proud you were able to make these yourself, and that makes me proud as well. 🤶🏻

        Reply
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