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    Home » Cookies

    Brownie Crinkle Cookies

    4.91 from 11 votes
    9 Comments

    Aug 28, 2021

    (updated Apr 30, 2023)

    by Kimberlee Ho

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    These cookies embody the best qualities of fudgy, rich brownies but in cookie form! Those shiny crinkle tops and chewy texture make these Brownie Crinkle Cookies a real treat.

    And making these cookies is super easy. No chilling required!

    try sandwiching these brownie cookies with salted caramel frosting

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    Brownie Mix Cookies

    There's nothing quite like a freshly baked chewy brownie fresh out of the oven. Now you can use virtually the same ingredients as in homemade brownie mix to whip up a batch of these brownie crinkle cookies.

    What's so special about brownie cookies? Well, for one thing, they're fudgy, rich and chewy. Some of the best qualities in a cookie!

    These cookies have both melted chocolate and cocoa powder, making them super chocolatey. And the ratio of granulated sugar to brown sugar make for those beautiful shiny crinkle tops.

    Need more chocolate options? Chocolate Sugar Cookies also offer a similar crackly-looking top as these Brownie Cookies, because of the granulated sugar rolled over the dough before baking.

    shiny crinkle tops on brownies are made using a high proportion of granulated sugar

    Recipe for Brownie Mix Cookies

    To make these brownie crinkle cookies, we basically make a brownie mix, add in some melted chocolate and butter and bake!

    To start, melt the chocolate and butter slowly over a double boiler. A double boiler is simply a glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water.

    The important piece here is to ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl otherwise the chocolate will scorch. No bueno.

    While the chocolate mixture cools a bit, mix together the sugars, eggs, and vanilla. I have found that using the whisk attachment helps create those shiny, crackly brownie tops!

    If you don't have a whisk attachment, the paddle attachment will work just fine, too.

    Next, add in the melted chocolate mixture then the dry ingredients. Scoop using a small cookie scoop and place onto baking sheets.

    Now, the cookie dough will resemble, well, brownie batter! Don't be alarmed if the cookie dough seems loose or loses its shape when you place it onto the baking sheets. Trust the process, it'll all work out in the end.

    After baking for 9-11 minutes, sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired (you should desire, it takes these cookies over the top!).

    use brownie batter to make delicious cookies

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    brownie crinkle cookies are chewy and fudgy inside

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    try sandwiching these brownie cookies with salted caramel frosting

    Brownie Crinkle Cookies

    These cookies embody the best qualities of fudgy, rich brownies but in cookie form!
    Those shiny crinkle tops and chewy texture make these Brownie Crinkle Cookies a real treat. And making these cookies is super easy. No chilling required!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Course: All Recipes, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: brownie cookies, brownie crinkle cookie, brownie crinkle cookies
    Servings: 36 servings
    Calories: 135kcal
    Author: Kimberlee Ho
    US Customary - Metric

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or baking bars, broken into pieces
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • flaky salt for sprinkling
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Place the chocolate and butter in a glass bowl set over a saucepan with about 2 inches of water in it. Be sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Set the bowl over medium-low heat until the water is simmering and the chocolate and butter melt, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly while you begin to prepare the cookie dough.
    • In a medium bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment affixed, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla. Whisk on medium speed until well combined and pale in color, about 2 minutes. Stop the mixer to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula. With the mixer off, pour in the slightly cooled melted chocolate mixture and whisk on low until well combined. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and mix again briefly. With the mixer off, add in the dry ingredients and whisk on low just until combined. Do not over mix.
    • Scoop the cookie dough into tablespoon-sized balls using a small cookie scoop and place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 9-11 minutes. Cool on baking sheets and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.

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    Notes

    • Store cooled cookies in airtight containers for up to 5 days at room temperature

    Nutrition

    Calories: 135kcal
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      Comments

    1. Jane

      November 12, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      These came out delicious! They were easy to make. I made them smaller, more like a one bite cookie. My only comment regarding the recipe is, my dough was not the consistency of brownie batter. It was quite thick. I rolled each cookie into a ball before baking.

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      • Kim

        November 13, 2021 at 10:47 am

        So glad you loved them!

        Reply
    2. Eloise

      December 28, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      4 stars
      I love this recipe, but I struggle to get consistent results. The cookies don't always crinkle and sometimes lack that lovely shine. What might I be doing wrong?

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        December 28, 2022 at 7:47 pm

        It's hard to say without seeing what you are doing, but here is my guess - you may not be whisking the sugars, vanilla and eggs long enough. And make sure your oven is fully preheated when you pop the cookie dough in.

        Reply
    3. Katie

      April 06, 2023 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      These turned out perfect! So crinkly and delicious! I think I didn't let the chocolate/butter mixture cool enough before adding it, as the batter was pretty runny. However, I let it sit in the fridge for about 20 minutes before scooping into balls and baking and that worked perfectly. Great recipe! Will be making again.

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        April 08, 2023 at 5:18 pm

        That was smart to put them in the fridge! Great tip for others whose batter may be too runny also - thanks for sharing, Katie!

        Reply
    4. rachel

      July 09, 2023 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      🫶

      Reply
    5. J. Davis

      December 26, 2023 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      Mine came out perfectly and were a huge hit with everyone at Christmas. I refrigerated the dough and then used a small cookie scoop. I stored them in the freezer with a layer of tiny marshmallows. They were soft and chewy when they thawed. This is going to be one of my staple cookies from now on.

      Reply
      • Kimberlee Ho

        December 30, 2023 at 12:28 pm

        So very happy to hear this! Thanks for sharing how you did it, this is really helpful for other bakers 😊.

        Reply

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