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Rainy Day Lazy Box Brownie Chocolate Cookie Recipe!

Rainy Day Lazy Box Brownie Chocolate Cookie Recipe!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
November 4, 2025
Turn box brownie mix into rich chewy cookies with this easy rainy-day baking recipe that’s cozy, quick, and budget-friendly! 
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Makes: 12 cookies
Approximate cost $3.00
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix - I used a Duncan Hines 18.3 oz box
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt cup
  • cup vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment and mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Plastic Wrap
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Add your brownie mix, eggs, vanilla, salt, and oil to the bowl of your stand mixer.
  2. Using the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until everything comes together. Scrape down the sides with a spatula to make sure no dry bits remain.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
    This helps the dough firm up without needing to add flour and gives the cookies that chewy, brownie-like texture.
    It’ll keep fine in the fridge for up to 48 hours before baking.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 375°F and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to portion out about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.
    You can roll them in edible glitter, powdered sugar or leave them plain.
    Place them on the lined sheet 2 to 3 inches apart. Do not flatten them.
  6. Bake in your preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. For fudgier cookies, aim closer to 12 minutes. For a slightly firmer cookie, go up to 15.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. 
    They’ll set as they cool. Enjoy warm or room temperature, both are divine.

Notes

 
  • The overnight chill replaces the need for flour, giving these cookies a rich, chewy texture.
  • You can mix in whatever you have, like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, M&M’s, or crushed candy.
  • Different box brownie brands may vary slightly in consistency. If your dough feels too sticky, chill it a bit longer.
 

Storage

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Just let them thaw before serving or warm them briefly in the microwave for that fresh-baked feel.
 
 

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.