Chocolate crinkle cookies with ghirardelli brownie mix

Q: Why did my crinkle cookies not crinkle?

Dough wasnt chilled enough: Good things come with time. If the cookie dough isnt properly chilled, itll spread too quickly in the hot oven and youll lose your crinkles. Oven isnt at the right temperature: Whether too hot or too cold, an oven that varies from the recommended 325°F will change the final result.

Q: How do you use Costco brownie mix?

Costcos Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Instructions In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the water until combined. Add the Ghirardelli brownie mix and mix until well blended. Pour the brownie mixture into the baking pan. Bake until set and baked through, about 40 to 50 minutes depending on the size of your pan.

Ghirardelli Brownie Cookies made with brownie mix saved me from a trip to the store when I was short on ingredients for my usual cookie recipe.

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Cookies Made with Brownie Mix Saved the Day
Tips for Making Cookies from a Brownie Mix
Make These Cookies Just a Little Bit Healthier
More Cookie Recipes You’ll Love:
Why did my crinkle cookies not crinkle?
Why did my crinkle cookies flatten?
Can I use butter in Ghirardelli brownie mix?
How do you use Costco brownie mix?

Whether you love gooey brownies or chewy edges, this recipe will show you how to get just the results you want.

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When our youngest started attending high school, I decided to bake cookies on Fridays for her to have when she got home from school. It was our special time together to linger over a cup of milk and warm cookies as we talked.

Cookies Made with Brownie Mix Saved the Day

I would make the standard chocolate chip (her favorite), snickerdoodles (my favorite), oatmeal, chocolate cookies with mint-chocolate chips, or the occasional peanut butter just to keep things interesting.

One Friday, I noticed there was not enough flour in the house for even half a batch. Out of time to get to the store, I remembered my friend Donna’s cookie recipe that she makes from a cake mix.

I had Ghirardelli Brownie Mixin the cupboard and it worked like a charm—Ghirardelli Brownie Cookies were ready, right on schedule!

Tips for Making Cookies from a Brownie Mix

If you’re a fan of the chewy edge pieces lining a pan of brownies, you’ll want to follow the cooking time of the recipe just as it’s written.
If you’re more of the gooey middle brownie lover, reduce the baking time by 1 minute and see if that is closer to the brownie cookie you dream about.
Any 18-20 ounce brownie mix should work for this recipe, though I highly recommend Ghirardelli.
One 18 ounce mix will make 3 1/2 dozen, 2 1/2-inch cookies based on .80 ounces of dough per cookie.
High altitude baking: add 1 to 2 tablespoons more flour (about 1/3 cup)
Make ahead tip: Bake as directed and freeze for up to 3 months.

Shared with someone, they taste even better!

Make These Cookies Just a Little Bit Healthier

You’ll notice I use coconut oil in this recipe instead of vegetable oil because it is a healthy oil and performs beautifully here. Avocado oil and melted butter also work very well.

In fact, coconut oil is one of the three main cooking fats (coconut, butter, extra-virgin olive oil) I use and substitute for any vegetable oil called for in baking and stir-fry recipes.

Depending on the room temperature, you may have to melt the coconut oil first (it is solid at about 68°F).

I also use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose because that’s what I keep on-hand.

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Chewy chocolate cookies with soft centers and crisp edges made with Ghirardelli brownie mix.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Baking, Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 36 cookies

▢ 18 ounces Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix or Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
▢ 3-4 tablespoons whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour, (1/3 cup for high altitude)
▢ 2 large eggs , room temperature
▢ 1/3 cup coconut oil , melted
▢ 1 cup chocolate chips , peanut butter chips, or nuts can be mixed-in (optional)

Heat oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a mixer, stir flour into brownie mix until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, slightly beat eggs with the coconut oil and add to the mix along with chocolate chip and any other custom add-ins.
NOTE: Cold eggs will harden the coconut oil. Bring eggs to room temperature quickly in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes before mixing.
Mix on low speed, or by hand, until the flour is moistened. The dough should be pretty stiff like cookie dough.
Place the dough in rounded tablespoons (about .80 ounces / 1.25 tablespoons each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet; this amount will spread to 2 1/2-inches when baked.
Bake for 10 minutes and allow the cookies to rest on the pan for 1-2 minutes after removing from the oven. Remove from the pan and cool on baking racks.

Recipe TIPS:

If you're a fan of the chewy edge pieces lining a pan of brownies, you'll want to follow the cooking time of the recipe just as it's written.
If you're more of the gooey middle brownie lover, reduce the baking time by 1 minute and see if that is closer to the brownie cookie you dream about.
Any 18-ounce brownie mix should work for this recipe, though I highly recommend Ghirardelli. NOTE: If using a 20-ounce mix, omit the extra flour and test 1 cookie in the oven for shape. If the cookie spreads too much, mix in 1-2 tablespoons of flour into the dough and retest.
One 18 ounce mix will make 3 dozen, 2 1/2-inch cookies based on 1.25 Tablespoons of dough for each cookie. Use #50 portioner, scoop mouth diameter: 1.5 inches / 38mm / 3.8cm
High altitude baking: add 1 to 2 tablespoons more flour (about 1/3 cup total)
Make-ahead tip: Bake as directed and freeze for up to 3 months.
Store in a zip-type bag at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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If you try it, please rate the recipe and let me know how it went for you in the comments below.

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Why did my crinkle cookies not crinkle?

Dough wasn't chilled enough: Good things come with time. If the cookie dough isn't properly chilled, it'll spread too quickly in the hot oven and you'll lose your crinkles. Oven isn't at the right temperature: Whether too hot or too cold, an oven that varies from the recommended 325°F will change the final result.

Why did my crinkle cookies flatten?

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies can come out flat if the dough wasn't chilled long enough before rolling or the rolled dough balls sat at room temperature too long after being popped into the oven. The dough should be chilled at least for 3 hours and the cookies baked as soon as they are rolled.

Can I use butter in Ghirardelli brownie mix?

That is a great question. You can absolutely substitute butter for the vegetable oil. Use the same quantity specified in the directions (for example, if it calls for 1/3 cup of oil, use 5 1/3 tablespoons of butter).

How do you use Costco brownie mix?

Costco's Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Instructions In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the water until combined. Add the Ghirardelli brownie mix and mix until well blended. Pour the brownie mixture into the baking pan. Bake until set and baked through, about 40 to 50 minutes depending on the size of your pan.