Brownie Mix Crinkle Cookies

These rich, chocolatey cookies are soft, chewy, and full of that classic homemade brownie flavor, made with a simple box mix. They're the kind of easy holiday treat everyone looks forward to baking year after year. You'll love how quick and foolproof this recipe is, making it perfect for last-minute Christmas goodies. Pin this festive favorite now so you can bake a batch whenever a chocolate craving strikes.

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Why this is the best brownie crinkle cookie recipe

These are the perfect chocolate crinkle cookies for any family gathering! They are simple to make and appeal to almost everyone.

These chocolate cookies are easy to make. Start with a store-bought dry brownie mix, add extra goodness with chocolate chips, roll your cookie dough balls in powdered sugar for a fun, cracking coating, and bake. That's it! Cookie recipes don't get any easier than this: just mix and bake.

The ingredients for this easy recipe are very common. You probably have most of the simple ingredients already in your pantry, and the remaining couple are available in almost every grocery store.

These cookies taste amazing! You haven't lived until you've eaten a crinkle cookie. It's like a brownie with chocolate chips with the extra sweetness of a powdered sugar coating.

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These cookies are the perfect size!  These beauties capture all the flavors of a brownie and a cookie, all in two bites.

These cookies are soft and chewy! As long as you don't overbake them the cooled crinkle cookies have the perfect soft cookie consistency.

What you'll need to make crinkled cookies

Equipment

• Baking sheet - Any baking sheet with or without a rim around the edges.
• Parchment paper - This prevents the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet. You can also use a silpat mat, but I prefer parchment paper because it's disposable.
• Cookie Scoop set - You'll just need one. I recommend a small or medium scoop, as desired.
• Wire rack to cool the cookies. If you leave them on the baking sheet, they will overcook and be hard.

Ingredients  

See the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements and nutritional information.

• Brownie mix - This is the foundation of your cookies. You can use any flavor, variety, and brand of brownie mix.
• All-purpose flour - This helps your brownie batter to form into dough balls. If you don't put flour into the brownie mix, you will not be able to form balls.
• Instant coffee - The cookies will not taste like coffee, but they will have a stronger chocolate flavor. If you don't have instant coffee, I wouldn't get some just for this recipe. You can leave it out.
• Eggs - These bind the dry ingredients together to form a dough.
• Vegetable oil - This is the liquid in your cookie dough. You need oil in order for the cookies to form properly. You can use a lot of different kinds of oil, but I do not recommend olive oil, which has a flavor that does not blend well with chocolate.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips - These make the cookies way better! You can use any kind of chips, including milk or dark chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips
• Powdered sugar - Powdered sugar is what makes crinkle cookies crinkle cookies. The sugar forms a kind of crust on the outside of the cookie, and then it cracks as the cookies spread and you can see the dough peeking through. If you don't use powdered sugar, they will just be chocolate cookies. They will taste great, but you won't get that crinkle look.

How to make a chocolate crinkle cookie recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
2. Add the brownie mix, flour, and instant coffee to a large mixing bowl and whisk on low speed until well combined.
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3. Add the eggs and vegetable oil and mix well. Fold the chocolate chips in with a spatula. The batter will be thick.PinPin
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4. Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the cookie dough and shape into a ball using your hands or using a small cookie scoop.
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5. Pour the powdered sugar into a bowl. Roll each cookie dough ball in the powdered sugar until it is fully covered. Place the sugared balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
   
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6. Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes. (11 for soft and chewy cookies, 13 for cookies similar to the edges of a pan of brownies)Pin
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to stop the baking process.
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Substitutions & variations

Use any box cake mix or brownie mix! This brownie crinkle cookies recipe is versatile; you can use any brownie or cake mix of your choice.

You can add peppermint extract or vanilla bean paste to the dough and top the cookies with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes.

Or add a dollop of peanut butter inside your rolled chocolate mixture.

You can press a caramel candy (like Rolos or caramels) into the center before topping the cookies with sea salt, before or after baking.

For some extra holiday fun, add green and red M&M's, sprinkles, or drizzle with white chocolate for a festive look.

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Storing leftovers

At room temperature, you can store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3-5 days.

Refrigerator: Place room-temperature cookies in an airtight container and chill in the fridge for up to 1 week. Bring them to room temperature for serving.

Freezer: Freeze cookies on a cool baking sheet for about 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer bag or a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Check out more delicious cookie recipes:

• Cherry Pie Cookies
• Easy Monster Cookies
• Lemon Sugar Cookies
• Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies
• Secret Hershey Kiss Sugar Cookies
• Christmas Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles
• Double Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies
• Christmas Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

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