Description
Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional brownies, transformed into easy-to-make, chewy cookies packed with chocolate chips, nuts, and optional colorful M&Ms or mini marshmallows. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these cookies combine the rich fudgy flavor of brownie mix with the joyful crunch of added mix-ins, all baked to perfection in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (any variety)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (or nuts of your choice)
- 1/4 cup M&Ms or mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, all-purpose flour, and salt thoroughly to distribute the leavening and seasoning evenly.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the vegetable oil, crack in the eggs, add vanilla extract, and stir the mixture until it forms a uniform dough with no dry patches.
- Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold the chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and any optional M&Ms or mini marshmallows into the dough, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Portion the dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges appear set but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up properly.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with any nuts of your preference, such as pecans or almonds.
- Optional mix-ins like M&Ms or mini marshmallows add color and extra sweetness but can be omitted for a more classic cookie.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool for a chewy texture.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
