Crinkle Brownie Cookies take 5 ingredients and creates the most decadent cookie ever. In only 5 minutes you can have these cookies prepared to bake.
These Crinkle Brownie Cookies combine two classic desserts, brownies and cookies. This recipe brings you the crisp edges of a cookie and the chocolate explosion of brownie flavor. If you’re looking for a moist cookie that’s quick and easy, this recipe is for you.
Crinkle cookies are festive and add a bit of decorative flair to these simple cookies. Crinkle cookies first appeared in Betty Crocker’s “Cooky Carnival” cookbook, but were created by Helen Fredell in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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What We Love About This Recipe
- 20 Minute Cookies: In a matter of minutes you can feed your cookie cravings.
- Easy Ingredients: With brownie mix and 4 other ingredients, baking is a breeze.
- Family Friendly: Make these cookies with young children for a fun Christmas activity.
- Adaptable: Can make it sugar free, low carb, or dark chocolate with a wide variety of brownie mixes.
Ingredient Notes
- Brownie Mix: Brownie mix has almost all the dry ingredients necessary for this recipe including cocoa powder, sugar and all-purpose flour
- Powdered Sugar: This is all you need for your cookies to crinkle
- Eggs: Make sure your eggs are room temperature for this recipe
Variations and Substitutions
- Oil – Melted salted or unsalted butter also works for this recipe.
- Brownie Mix – Try fudgy, double chocolate, or supreme mix for different types of cookies.
How to Make Brownie Crinkle Cookies
These are the basic steps for making Brownie Crackle Cookies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP
Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: MIX
Then whisk the brownie mix, large eggs, olive oil and flour together in a large mixing bowl. Next, divide and roll the dough into one-tablespoon balls with your hands. Roll each cookie dough ball in a medium-sized bowl of powdered sugar, making sure they are well coated.
STEP 3: PRESS
Add some extra sugar to the top of the cookies and press.
STEP 4: BAKE
Place cookies 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake for 11 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are crinkled. Remove to a cooling rack using a cookie spatula.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
With cookies this fast, making them ahead of time isn’t necessary. But if you’d like to, you can make the cookies up to a week in advance. Cookie batter can chill for up to 24 hours after being made.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
These cookies should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to two weeks.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
You can store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to six months.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the dough spreads too quickly in the oven, you’ll lose the crinkle texture of the cookies. Try chilling your dough before baking or reducing the temperature of the oven.
Crinkle cookies are done when the glossy sheen on the top disappears.
Everyone has a different texture preference when it comes to baking. For a denser, brownie-like cookie use oil. For airier cookies, use butter.
This recipe is easy to double. You can make one batch for now and freeze the rest for the next time you want quick cookies.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Chocolate Chips: Who doesn’t love more chocolate? Add dark or semi-sweet chips for extra chocolatey bliss.
- Add Peppermint: Peppermint chunks make these cookies festive and adds crunch. Chop up some candy canes in a food processor or use peppermint chips.
- Variation tip: Top with sea salt, caramel drizzle, or sprinkles.
- Alternate ingredient: Add walnuts or cream cheese frosting for the ultimate brownie experience.
What to Serve with Brownie Mix Cookies
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Crinkle Brownie Cookies
Equipment
- Measuring Bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Spatula
Ingredients
- 18.4 ounce box brownie mix
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine brownie mix, eggs, olive oil, and flour. Divide dough and hand roll into one tablespoon balls.
- Roll cookie dough balls in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Press extra sugar onto top of the cookie dough balls.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet to account for expansion while baking.
- Bake for 11 minutes and remove to a cooling rack with a cookie spatula.
Expert Tips
- Chocolate Chips: Who doesn’t love more chocolate? Add dark or semi-sweet chips for extra chocolatey bliss.
- Add Peppermint: Peppermint chunks make these cookies festive and adds crunch. Chop up some candy canes in a food processor or use peppermint chips.
- Variation tip: Top with sea salt, caramel drizzle, or sprinkles.
- Alternate ingredient: Add walnuts or cream cheese frosting for the ultimate brownie experience.
These are the perfect quick & easy treat for a chocolate craving! Loved these cookies!
Perfect treat this coming valentine’s! Would definitely save this for reference!
These treats have been my favorite snack! They’re so delicious and enjoyable. Even my family can’t get over them.
Made these easy treats with the kids, and we had fun! They even added extra sprinkles on top for festive crinkles. Yummy and enjoyable!
These cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. Great recipe when you want something sweet fast!
Easy and tasty!