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!
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
**Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for detailed quantities and directions**
How to Make Cookies from Brownie Mix
- 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
- 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!
- 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.
- Now add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well to make a thick batter.
- 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.
- 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.
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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!
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
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.
Your dough might need a little extra flour. Add one to three tablespoons of flour to help give the dough more structure.
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!
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Brownie Mix Cookie Recipe
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
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Tina
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
Sula
So sorry they didn't turn out for you!
Trudy
my brownie mix is only 10.25 oz. betty crocker
Sula
You need to use the larger size as specified in the recipe.
Nina
I followed your recipe but with mine I rode the dough around Rolo's it was a big hit
Sula
Oh what a fantastic combination - YUM!!
Heather
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!!
Sula
That is wonderful Heather - thank you for the kind review!
Stephannie
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. 🙂
Sula
That's so great to hear! Yes, I am a fan of the thick layer of powdered sugar LOL.
Jessa
I use a paper bag for these things. same with my snickerdoodle coatings. I haven't made this recipe yet, doing so later today.
Sula
Yes, a paper bag is another good solution!
Patrick Walker
can I refrigerate and bake in a day or two?
Sula
I've never tried that but I think it should work.
joni
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
Sula
They should be good for 2-3 months frozen. I would freeze them flat first, then stack in an airtight container.
Sherri D
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!
Sula
You're welcome and I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Annette
Easy and excellent. Thank you!
Sula
Fantastic, thank you for the kind review!
Linda
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
Sula
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?
Diane
Thank you, for such a great recipe! Cookies turned out perfect. Just what I wanted!
Sula
Excellent, thank you for the kind review!
Chiara
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!
Sula
I love finding hacks using a mix that actually work!
Kaycee
Love these cookies because they are super easy to make. Made them with the kiddos and we had so much fun!
Sula
These are perfect cookies to make with kids! So fun and delicious!
Alicia
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
Sula
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. 🤶🏻