Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, empty the contents of the brownie mix box. Do not add the ingredients listed on the brownie mix box for preparing brownies. We are using the dry brownie mix as our primary flavor and texture base for the cookies.1 box chocolate brownie mix
- To the bowl with the brownie mix, add the vegetable oil (or melted butter), the two large eggs, and the vanilla extract.1 box chocolate brownie mix, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Using a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula, mix the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough will be very thick and fudgy, similar to brownie batter. It might seem a little sticky, which is exactly what we want for a chewy cookie.
- Gently fold in the chopped candy bar pieces. Distribute them as evenly as possible throughout the dough.1 cup chopped candy bars
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches between cookies as they will spread slightly during baking.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly firm, and the centers still look a little soft and underbaked. The key to fudgy cookies is to not overbake them.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Placing a slice of bread in the container can help keep them soft and chewy.
