Brownie mix cookies are soft, chewy, and insanely delicious! Level up this easy recipe with a premium Ghirardelli triple chocolate chip mix.
This post is all about how to make Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Cookies.
Making these brownie mix cookies may be one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever come across! Because of their fudgy and unique gourmet taste, they leave the mind to believe there are many steps involved in achieving this kind of sinful deliciousness.
In actuality, there is very little prep required, and only four ingredients are used in this cookie recipe. While you can detect hints of brownies in these dessert cookies, your guests will still be surprised to hear that you used a brownie mix. Add some finely chopped pecans to this famous Ghirardelli brand, and BOOM, you’ve created a cookie masterpiece.
One could debate that any brownie mix would be appropriate for this recipe. However, Ghirardelli has a chocolate richness that just isn’t found in a brownie box mix by Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, or Betty Crocker.
Let’s dive into the recipe so you can start baking these fantastic fudgy cookies! I can confidently say they will quickly become a cookie favorite. Oh, and they’re kind of addicting.
Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Cookies
Easy Brownie Mix Cookie Ingredients:
- Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix, 19 ounces. Every brownie mix brand is different. This recipe is specifically for a Ghirardelli brand brownie mix with Triple Chocolate.
- All-Purpose Flour, 1/3 cup
- 2 Eggs, beaten.
- Vegetable Oil, 1/3 cup.
- Pecans, finely chopped, 1 cup. This is an optional ingredient but highly recommended!
- M&M’s (optional)
Equipment Needed:
- Oven
- Stand Mixer, or you can mix by hand with a spoon or spatula.
- Sharp knife for finely chopping the pecans.
- Parchment Paper and precut sheets are life-changing!
- Spoonula Spatula (optional)
- Cookie Scoop, equivalent to 1.5-2 tablespoons. (optional)
How To Turn A Brownie Box Mix Into Cookies, Step-By-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Add the brownie mix and flour to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Step 3: Next, add the vegetable oil and beaten eggs. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. FYI, the batter will be thick and sticky.
Step 4: Add the finely chopped pecans to the batter and mix. Omit this step if you’re not adding nuts.
Step 5: Let the cookie dough rest for ten minutes in the refrigerator. This will thicken the dough and make scooping out the cookies easier.
Step 6: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add a spoonful (1.5-2 tablespoons) of brownie mix cookie dough to the sheet. Use a cookie scoop (for accurate measuring). Space each cookie two inches apart. You should get around 20 cookies.
Step 7: Add the optional M&M’s at this time. I add about four M&M’s on top of each cookie dough plop before putting them in the oven.
Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Questions & Tips For This Triple Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookie Recipe
Is Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Really That Good?
Yes! It’s the BEST! And using the triple chocolate brownie mix is good because the mix includes three different types of chocolate chips. Even brownie expert taste testers agree!
Why Is This Mix So Good Compared To Other Brands?
Ghirardelli has a reputation for making gourmet chocolate, and it shines through in their brownie mix as well. If you’ve ever had Duncan Hines, Pillsbury, or Betty Crocker, those all taste great, too, but their brownie mixes aren’t as rich and fudgy tasting.
How Can I Make Ghirardelli Triple Fudge Brownie Cookies?
You can easily switch up this recipe by buying the triple fudge brownie mix by Ghirardelli. Cut back the oil to 1/4 cup, and use only one egg if purchasing this mix.
How Many Cookie Servings Are In This Brownie Mix?
I usually get about 20 cookies from this brownie box mix. However, if you like making your cookies bigger or smaller, that amount would change.
Is It Easy To Turn Brownie Mix Into Cookies?
It’s stupidly easy! All you have to do is add three additional ingredients to the brownie mix. Of course, as mentioned earlier, I highly recommend adding a cup of finely chopped pecans which would change it to four additional ingredients. Incorporate the ingredients well, and the baking can start right away because there is no dough chilling involved.
How Should I Store These Cookies? Can They Be Frozen?
Once the cookies have cooled, you can store them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag at room temperature for a few days, and after that, they will stay fresh for about a week in the refrigerator. After a week, you should freeze the cookies in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. They should stay fresh for about three months in the freezer.
Does Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix Come With Nuts?
No nuts are in the box mix, but I recommend adding finely chopped pecans or walnuts to the cookie batter for an extra buttery and crunchy taste effect.
Variational Recipes:
- 3-Ingredient Brownie Batter Cookies – Follow my recipe but omit the nuts. Add flour, eggs, and oil to the mix.
- Crackle Cookies (with powdered sugar)
If You Want To Test Out The Competition:
- Betty Crocker’s Version
- Pillsbury’s Version
- Duncan Hines Version
Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment Needed For Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Cookies
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Stand Mixer (optional)
- Sharp knife (for chopping optional nuts)
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
- Cookie Scoop (optional)
- Spoonula Spatula (optional)
- Oven
Ingredients Needed For Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Cookies
- 1 box Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix, 19 ounces. (Every brownie mix brand cooks differently. This recipe is specifically for a Ghirardelli brownie mix with Triple Chocolate.)
- 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten.
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil.
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped. (optional)
- M&M's (optional)
Instructions
How To Make Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the brownie mix and flour to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Next, add the vegetable oil and beaten eggs. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. FYI, the batter will be thick and sticky.
- Add the finely chopped pecans to the batter and mix. Omit this step if you’re not adding nuts.
- Let the cookie dough rest for ten minutes in the refrigerator. This will thicken the dough and make scooping out the cookies easier.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add a spoonful (1.5-2 tablespoons) of brownie mix cookie dough to the sheet. Use a cookie scoop (for accurate measuring). Space each cookie two inches apart. You should get around 20 cookies.
- Add the optional M&M’s at this time. I add about four M&M’s on top of each cookie dough plop before putting them in the oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Final Thoughts On Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Cookies
I hope you LOVE this brownie mix cookie recipe as much as I do! Please share your LOVE for this recipe on social media and with your friends and family. It’s the easiest cookie recipe I’ve ever made, and it’s obsessively delicious.
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So yummy! I had Ghirardelli dark chocolate mix so I added a handful each of white, semi-sweet & dark chocolate chips. Mixed them into the dry brownie/flour mix and then added the eggs & oil. Rich, dark and the best chocolate cookie ever.
Laura that sounds AMAZING! Thanks for sharing your delicious tips! -Danielle
Aloha can someone help. if this is for any ghridallie brownie mixed recipe. Do we still chill the dough?? also if w were to add this recipe 4 times. Do we add ten minutes to each recipe we combined? For example i wanna make a huge batch and combined 4 boxes times 4x needed for the Ingredients. Will I then have to chill the dough like 30-40 mins in the fridge??
Hi, I recommend chilling the dough because it can be sticky when scooping out. Allowing the batter to sit in the refrigerator will make it so much easier to scoop the cookies out. If you’ve made four boxes you may have to chill longer, but just check the consistency of the dough. It may not need to be in the fridge 40 minutes.
These were delicious and loved by all!!
Thank you!!
So Easy and so good!
I’m so happy you liked the cookies! Thanks for letting me know!
Wonderful!! I’m making them the star of my Christmas cookie gift boxes!!
I szhuzed them up 2 ways:
1. I used orange infused olive oil for the oil and sprinkled Andes peppermint chips over the tops. I love chocolate/orange/peppermint at Christmas time
2. To your basic recipe added a cup of Andes peppermint cups to the batter. Another winner!!
The other bakers recommended chilling the dough. I chilled it before scooping onto parchment lined baking sheets; then I chilled them while the oven preheated. This limits any excessive spreading. 12 min bake time was perfect for chocolaty chewy dream cookie!!!
Thank you, Laura!! I have tried other brownie into cookie recipes and yours is the ‘gold standard’ for me!!!
These are delicious as is and so easy!
I’ve also made them adding a half cup of instant oats so we can pretend they’re healthier. Adds a nice chewy texture.
I’m also going to try making them with orange oil as another commenter suggested. Chocolate orange is a favorite combo.
Thanks for a great recipe.
Thank you, Erin! I’m so happy you liked the cookies. Thanks for the delicious recipe tips, too!
Delicious! Thank you for all great easy recipe.
Thank You!!
Love these. So easy and delicious. Thank you
Thank you so much, Judy! I’m happy you liked the recipe.
These are the best cookies. They are so soft and chewy. I add peanut butter chips, and people can not get enough of them. I have a friend who requests them every time I see him.
Thank you for the comment, Joann! I love the idea of adding peanut butter chips!
Tasty! I added chopped walnuts and a little espresso powder to the dough. Did not have time to chill it before baking, but it worked well. A quick alternative to baking a full pan of brownies.
Sounds great, Nina! Thanks for sharing!
Simple and easy recipe! Turned out great. I substituted the pecans for white chocolate chucks.
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Would this cookie work for homemade ice cream sandwiches?
I think that sounds delicious!
What changes do I need to make for high altitude of 8000 ft?
I’m not sure I understand the question.
My husband always wants these cookies! They are a big hit in my house. His coworkers always want them as well. Great recipe!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Cheryl! I’m so glad everyone loves the recipe.