Chewy Patriotic Brownie Cookies are a soft & fudgy cookie recipe that will satisfy any brownie lover out there. Loaded with chocolate chips & patriotic M&M’s, these will be the hit at all your summer parties.
Oh my goodness. Have you ever had a brownie cookie before? I first had the pleasure of trying them years ago when we picked some up at the bakery.
I instantly fell in love & swore I would make some every week. They are my guilty pleasure for sure! Since we are close to 4th of July & I have bags & bags of patriotic M&M’s, I decided to top this batch with them to make these Chewy Patriotic Brownie Cookies.
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Things tend to get a little out of control when it comes to 4th of July. I make everything I can with red, white & blue & I love it.
We all get so excited when those big party-sized bags of patriotic M&M’s come out each year. I make sure to buy at least 5-6 bags to last the whole season. It sure makes baking for the holiday so much easier!
Brownie Cookies
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To make these it all starts with the brownie mix. Your ratios of vegetable oil & eggs is a little different than if you were making a standard box of brownies. We also add a little bit of all-purpose flour in there to thicken the batter but keep that chewy brownie texture.
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use vegetable oil instead of canola?
Yes, you absolutely can. It won’t change the recipe at all.
Can I omit the M&M’s?
You sure can or change them up for a different holiday or event if you like. You could even use mini M&M”s if that is your preference. But when these cookies are warm, those M&M centers are melty & gooey. So good – I wouldn’t want to go without them.
Can I add another mix-in into these cookies?
Yes, that would be delicious. Maybe walnuts of chunks of candy bar would be fabulous.
Patriotic Cookies
These are definitely brownie cookie heaven for the serious brownie lover!
Can the dough be made ahead of time?
It can. I would place a piece of plastic wrap over the dough before refrigerating to keep it from drying out. If you bake the dough when it is cold, the cookies may take longer to bake and be dryer once done. I recommend letting the dough come to room temperature before scooping and baking.
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Can this recipe be doubled?
You can, and we do it often. If you need more than the 2 dozen cookies that this recipe makes, maybe for a party or potluck, you will want to double up. These go fast.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Chewy Patriotic Brownie Cookies?
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees & line a baking sheet with parchment paper – set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, eggs, oil & flour. Beat until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips & 3/4 cup of the M&M’s – reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for the tops of the cookies.
- Scoop the dough into large mounds onto the lined cookie sheet – spacing about 2″ apart.
- Bake 9-10 minutes.
- When you remove from the oven, tap the sheet on the counter or top of the range to release some of the air in the cookies & give them that nice crackle top.
- Immediately top with additional M&M’s.
- Transfer to a wire cooling rack & cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
What is the best way to store leftover cookies?
The easiest way is to place in a large airtight container & store at room temperature. I like a large plastic bowl with a lid or a zip-top bag works great too.
To make Chewy Patriotic Brownie Cookies you will need…
- brownie mix
- eggs
- canola oil
- all-purpose flour
- milk chocolate chips
- patriotic M&M’s
fudgy brownie cookies
Products I love when making Brownie Cookies…
This Brownie Cookie recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made brownie cookies before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this cookie recipe.
- brownie mix
- canola oil
- all-purpose flour
- chocolate chips
- patriotic M&M’s
- baking sheet
- spatulas
- mixing bowl
- mixer
- hand mixer
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Chewy Patriotic Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix - just the mix don't prepare it
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup patriotic M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees & line a baking sheet with parchment paper - set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, eggs, oil & flour. Beat until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips & 3/4 cup of the M&M's - reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for the tops of the cookies
- Scoop the dough into large mounds onto the lined cookie sheet - spacing about 2" apart
- Bake 9-10 minutes
- When you remove from the oven, tap the sheet on the counter or top of the range to release some of the air in the cookies & give them that nice crackle top.
- Immediately top with additional M&M's
- Transfer to a wire cooling rack & cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says
So fun with the pops of color!
PS I reverted to blogger comments (:
Ericka says
Oh. My. Heavens! You had me at “brownie.” I’m not much of a cook or a baker, but these might definitely be worth giving a shot. Thank you. Happy Independence Day to you!
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Lauren @ Lemon & Mocha says
These brownie cookies look amazing! I love being festive for the 4th of July, but I also love chocolate so these are the perfect solution 🙂
Heather deyhimi says
I was worried when I finished mixing the batter because it was very clumpy, Not even all the brownie mix would mix into the ball of dough. We ended up finishing up mixing with our hands. I had to bake the cookies 16 minutes. All and all the cookies do taste pretty good and are festive
Mary james says
I just made these for the 4th the dough was very stiff and hard to mix i only had a family size brownie mix and was wondering what size of the brownie mix did you use
The cookies were still good and my grandkids loved them
Sandy says
Does anybody know what size brownie mix to use?
Gina Kleinworth says
The standard size box will do – nothing over-complicated. Both Betty Crocker and Pillsbury standard packages are 18.4 ounces and Duncan Hines is 18.3 ounces (with some being just 18 ounces). ANY of those will do just fine.