The easiest, fudgy brownie cookies.

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If you’ve ever wondered whether a boxed brownie mix can make good cookies, the answer is yes…but not all mixes are created equal.

I tested this with multiple brands to see which one actually delivers that perfect brownie cookie: crackly tops, chewy edges, and a soft, fudgy centre. And after a few batches (and a lot of taste testing), one stood out.

The winner? Ghiradeli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix.

It gave the most consistent results – rich chocolate flavour, that signature brownie top, and a texture that feels like a bakery-style cookie that you wouldn’t expect from a brownie mix.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Minimal effort – these come together in less than 10 minutes but taste like you spent twice the time mixing the batter.
  • Fudgy, chewy, crackly tops just like a brownie, but in cookie form.
  • A true short-cut win. Perfect for last-minute baking.

Brownie Mix Cookies

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix (I get the big box from Costco and use one of the bags)
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • flake salt, for finishing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together oil, eggs and vanilla.
    ⅓ cup oil, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add brownie mix and chocolate chips and stir until just combined. Don't overmix.
    20 oz Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix, 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Scoop batter onto cookie sheet, leaving about a 1" gap in between. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with flake salt.
    flake salt, for finishing
  • Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer to a wire cooking rack to cool completely.
Keyword brownie, chocolate, cookies

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