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These jumbo Cosmic Brownie Cookies taste just like the classic Little Debbie cosmic brownies childhood treat but are even better! Made with chocolate cake mix, chocolate chips, then topped with a chocolate ganache, and iconic rainbow chip sprinkles.

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Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Cosmic Brownie Cookies are inspired by the classic Little Debbie version and these are even better! Loaded with rich chocolate flavor and has a chewy, dense, and fudgy texture. We top them with a homemade (but easy) chocolate frosting and colorful sprinkles. 

These are a chocolate lovers dream dessert. They are easy to make, especially since we use chocolate cake mix and we basically make the frosting in the microwave. Cosmic Brownie Cookies are jumbo size so they are extra thick and makes for an indulgent treat.

If you know me, I LOVE baking with cake mix because it’s so easy. Other cake mix cookies to try are my:

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fudgy cookies: They taste just like thick fudgy brownies in a cookie form.

Portable: These giant cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be transferred easily by placing cookies in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Pack them up for a picnic, party, lunch box treat, or bring them to work.

Easy: These easy cookies require minimal effort since we use boxed cake mix and they take minutes to make the dough.

Nostalgic treat: Each bite will take you back to the good old classic brownies that you probably had during your childhood.

Perfect for: Birthday parties baby showers, celebrations, classroom parties, and lunch box treats.

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key ingredients

  • Chocolate Cake Mix:  We use one box of chocolate cake mix. Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and Duncan Hines are all great cake mix options.
  • Melted butter: Make sure the butter is melted cooled. Alternatively, you could use vegetable oil or canola oil instead. 
  • Whole egg and egg yolk: This will help make the cookies extra rich and fudgy.
  • Vanilla extract: Add a warm flavor.
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips: The more chocolate the better! I prefer semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips over milk chocolate chips because it’s less sweet but feel free to use your favorite type of chocolate chips.
  • Candy sprinkles: I love the classic rainbow chips (can be found at most grocery stores in the baking aisle) to look exactly like the original cosmic brownies, but of course you could use any rainbow sprinkles or even mini M&M candies.
  • Milk: You can also use heavy cream to make the frosting.
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how to make cosmic brownie cookies

Make cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, wooden spoon, or the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix all of the cookie ingredients together except for the sprinkles. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. The dough will come together quickly.

Scoop and chill dough balls: Using a large cookie scoop that’s equivalent to 1/4 cup to scoop into giant cookie dough balls, you should get about 10 dough balls. Place on a cookie sheet or sheet tray and place in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes.

Bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place about 5 cookie dough balls on prepared baking sheets. They will spread! Bake cookies for 14-15 minutes or just until the edges looks crispy and the tops should be set and crackly. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Make chocolate ganache: Add milk and butter to a microwave-safe or heatproof bowl or cup. Microwave until milk is warm and butter is melted, about 1- 1 1/2 minutes. Add chocolate chips to the warmed milk and let sit for a few minutes to melt. Stir until chocolate chips are completely melted and smooth.

Frost cookies: Once the cookies are slightly cool, spread 1-2 tablespoons of the chocolate ganache frosting, then top with rainbow sprinkles. Let the chocolate set to harden. You can place the cookies in the refrigerator to help the frosting harden. Enjoy!

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RECIPE TIPS

  • Add more chocolate: We use 1 cup of chocolate chips but feel free to use more if you want even more chocolate flavor.
  • Add coffee flavor: Add 2-4 tablespoons of espresso powder to give your cookies a coffee flavor.
  • Fudgy brownie cookies: If you want your cookies to be an extra fudgy and gooey cookie, remove them from the oven a few minute earlier. They will continue to bake while they cool.
  • Gluten-Free Cookies: Use gluten-free cake mix to make these cookies gluten-free.
  • Chill the cookies: Similar to Crumbl cookies, chill the cookies once you add the ganache frosting and sprinkles to make them extra indulgent.
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Can I make these into Cosmic brownie bars?

Yes! I would recommend using a 13×9 inch baking dish and line with parchment paper. Once cookie dough comes together, transfer to baking dish press into an even layer. Bake and then frost and add sprinkles to the cooled chocolatey brownies.

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leftovers & storage

To-store: Store cookies at room temperature in an air-tight container or large ziplock bag. They will stay fresh for 3-4 days. They will still be ok to eat after, but they may start to get crumbly and stale. 

To-freeze: Allow the baked cookies to cool completely. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes to flash freeze or harden. Once hard, place the cookies in a large freezer bag or stack in an airtight container. Store for up to 3 months- when ready to serve, remove from the freezer to thaw until softened. 

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Cosmic Brownie Cookies

These jumbo Cosmic Brownie Cookies taste just like the classic Little Debbie cosmic brownies childhood treat but are even better! Made with chocolate cake mix, chocolate chips, then topped with a chocolate ganache, and iconic rainbow chip sprinkles!
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cosmic brownie cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Chill time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 cookies

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix I use Betty Crocker's Chocolate Fudge
  • 1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 whole large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chocolate chips
  • rainbow chip sprinkles

Ganache Frosting

  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer or a wooden spoon. Mix all of the cookie ingredients together except for the sprinkles. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. The dough will come together quickly.
  • Using a large cookie scoop (equivalent to 1/4 cup), scoop into giant cookie dough balls, you should get about 10 dough balls. Place on a cookie sheet or plate and place in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place about 5 cookie dough balls on each baking sheet. They will spread!
  • Bake cookies for 14-15 minutes or just until the edges looks crispy and the tops should be set and crackly. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • To make the ganache, add milk and butter to a microwave-safe cup or bowl. Microwave until milk is warm and butter is melted, about 1- 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Add chocolate chips to the warmed milk and let sit for a few minutes to melt. Stir until chocolate chips are completely melted and smooth.
  • Once the cookies are slightly cool, spread 1-2 tablespoons of the chocolate ganache frosting, then top with rainbow sprinkles. Let the chocolate set to harden. You can place the cookies in the refrigerator to help the frosting harden. Enjoy!
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11 Comments

  1. My 8-year-old son is going to LOVE to make this with me. And I’m so excited that these start with a box cake mix.

  2. 5 stars
    My kiddo said these looked like planets with mini balloons on them, then promptly took a huge bite. He loved every crumb and mean that literally!

  3. 5 stars
    My kiddo said these looked like planets with mini balloons on them, then promptly took a huge bite. He loved every crumb and mean that literally!

  4. 5 stars
    Easy and quick recipe for a Fudgy Brownie cookie. Perfect for a kids party or a Tea party too. Love the topping of the delicious chocolate ganache frosting.

  5. These cookies look like a tasty and comforting treat that everyone will enjoy. Definitely going to have to try.

  6. 5 stars
    My goodness, these brownie cookies are so goo! We made a small batch to try it out, and it went missing in less than a minute. I can’t wait to make it again!

  7. 5 stars
    Such a fun recreation on a classic boxed treat! These were so easy and fun to make. Plus they were super delicious! Definitely going on repeat!

  8. 5 stars
    These were such a HIT with everyone !!! Loved how easy it was to make them and it was absolutely delicious. Saving the recipe to try again.