Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper; this prevents sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together your melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. This creates the base for your fudgy cookies.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the entire box of fudgy brownie mix to the wet ingredients. If you're opting for a slightly chewier cookie and a richer flavor profile, now is the time to add your 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and the 1/4 teaspoon of salt (especially if your brownie mix tends to be on the sweeter side without added salt).1 box fudgy brownie mix, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Stir the ingredients together using a sturdy spoon or spatula until a thick, brownie-like batter forms. Be careful not to overmix; overmixing can result in tougher cookies. A few streaks of flour are perfectly fine at this stage.
- Gently fold in your 1 cup of chocolate chips. This is also the moment to add any other fun mix-ins like chopped nuts or colorful M&Ms.1 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, M&Ms
- Using a cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons), drop rounded balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie, as they will spread slightly. For an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball and a pinch of flaky sea salt if you like!1 cup chocolate chips, sea salt
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and slightly firm, but the centers still look a little soft and underbaked. This is the key to achieving that signature fudgy texture. They will continue to set as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows them to firm up and prevents them from breaking.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
