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Cookies Made From Brownie Mix – A 3-Ingredient Shortcut to Fudgy, Chewy Perfection!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
2️⃣ Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine:
Brownie mix
Oil or melted butter
Stir until a thick, fudgy dough forms — about 1 minute.
Fold in any add-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, vanilla).
💡 Pro Tip: Don’t overmix — keep it dense and rich.
3️⃣ Scoop & Shape
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion dough into 1-inch balls.
Place on baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart (they spread slightly).
🔥 Optional Upgrade: Roll in sugar before baking for a crackled top!
4️⃣ Bake to Fudgy Perfection
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops look dry with fine cracks.
Centers will still look soft — that’s perfect! They firm up as they cool.
⏱️ Don’t overbake! For chewy cookies, pull them out early.
5️⃣ Cool & Devour
Let cool on the pan 5–10 minutes (they’re fragile when hot).
Transfer to wire rack or eat warm with a glass of milk.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
With vanilla ice cream for cookies-and-milk sundaes
Stuffed with peanut butter while warm
Dipped in melted chocolate for extra decadence
Variations & Pro Hacks
🌱 Gluten-Free? Use a GF brownie mix — works perfectly
🍫 Double Chocolate: Add white or dark chocolate chunks
🥜 Brookie Style: Swirl in spoonfuls of peanut butter before baking
🧊 Make-Ahead Magic: Scoop dough balls and freeze; bake from frozen (+1–2 mins)
❄️ Freeze Baked Cookies: Cool completely, wrap tightly — reheat at 300°F for 5 mins
🧠 Why This Works So Well
Brownie mix is already packed with cocoa, sugar, and leavening — no extra ingredients needed
Eggs bind, oil adds moisture, heat creates that crackly top
Slightly underbaking = fudgy center everyone loves
It’s not magic — it’s chemistry. ✨
❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Recipes Start in a Box
You don’t need a gourmet kitchen or a long ingredient list to make something truly special.
Just a box of brownie mix, a few seconds of stirring, and a willingness to embrace the joy of simple, chocolatey goodness.
So next time you’re craving cookies but don’t feel like measuring flour and cocoa…
Grab that box.
Because great baking doesn’t have to be hard —
It just has to taste amazing. 💛
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