Flavorful Brownie Mix Crinkle Cookies with Peppermint Chips
These fudgy, chewy crinkle cookies made from boxed brownie mix and peppermint chips are a quick and festive holiday treat with a classic cracked powdered sugar top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 standard box brownie mix (about 18.3 oz / 520 g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
- 1 cup peppermint chips (170 g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g) for rolling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract if using. Mix with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and shiny, about 2-3 minutes. The batter should be thick but pliable.
- Gently fold in the peppermint chips until evenly distributed, being careful not to overmix.
- Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop about 1.5 tablespoons (22 ml) of batter at a time. Roll each portion into a ball with your hands (dust hands with powdered sugar if sticky) and then roll the ball generously in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Arrange the dough balls about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly firm but centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking.
- Remove from oven and let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
If the batter is too sticky to roll, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling. Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and burning. Watch baking time closely to keep cookies soft and fudgy. Folding peppermint chips gently preserves their shape and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 1
Keywords: brownie mix cookies, crinkle cookies, peppermint chips, holiday cookies, quick cookies, fudgy cookies, festive treats