More often than not, I will use a baking mix as directed. But sometimes I’m a rebel. And this chocolate crinkle cookie recipe falls into that rebellious side of life since we are using a brownie mix to make these cookies.
These brownie mix crinkle cookies, as you might imagine, are rich and fudge-y. Yes, they are indeed brownie-like, but cookies. And I love the addition of powdered sugar to the tops for a fun crinkle look after they bake. They end up looking almost snow-dusted.
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Ingredients
- Brownie mix
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil – or Canola
- Water – or milk
- Powdered sugar – also called confectioner’s sugar
There are a few different sizes of brownie mixes so be sure to choose something that is about 18 ounces (usually these come in a box, rather than a soft bag).
How to make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the dry brownie mix with the eggs, oil, and water until a thick batter forms.
- Cover and chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spoon (or use a cookie scoop) to form cookies. Sprinkle the tops (using a fine mesh sieve) with powdered sugar.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, until the edges begin to look crispy. Once removed from the oven, allow to cool on the parchment paper.
More Cookie Recipes
- Ricotta Cookies
- Pinwheel Cookies
- Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Molasses Cookies
- Espresso Cookies
- Basic Oatmeal Cookies
- Shortbread Cookies
These would be so good alongside a classic Cappuccino or homemade Latte. Happy baking, friends! xo. Emma
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Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix ( around 18 ounces)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola)
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the dry brownie mix with the eggs, oil, and water until a thick batter forms.
- Cover and chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spoon (or use a cookie scoop) to form cookies. Sprinkle the tops (using a fine mesh sieve) with powdered sugar.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, until the edges begin to look crispy. Once removed from the oven, allow to cool on the parchment paper.
i never use water i use milk and every so often make chocolate milk, also add semi-sweet chocolate chips Plus Olive oil make them moister even in cakes
Easy to mix and handle., Lots of nice crackles and contrast with the powdered sugar. For a festive touch for a cookie exchange I put a starlight mint on top after baking (while still warm). I also added a half a cup of chocolate chips, just in case you didn’t get enough sugar already.
Absolutely! i’ll try this! Most cookies have top crusts that remain relatively soft and flexible as the cookies set during baking.
These are nothing like an original crinkle cookie, they turned out horrible, I’m extremely disappointed that I have to find another recipe.
My mouth started watering to see this recipe. I will definitely try this very soon.
Thank you EMMA!
My daughter and I have been searching for this recipe for years!! We would make these at Christmas and remembered the recipe was so simple! Found many others…but this is the ONE!!
OMG these cookies looks as good as they taste! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!!!
So glad you liked them! I ate waaaay too many after baking this batch I photographed here. 🙂
These look so good. I can’t wait to try them.