Salted Caramel Brownie Mix Cookies
These bakery-style salted caramel brownie mix cookies are rich, gooey, and packed with chocolate and caramel flavor. They come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and are perfect for parties, holidays, or a decadent weeknight treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18-19 oz) brownie mix (standard size, not family size)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons milk (any kind, dairy or plant-based)
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
- Optional: 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: 1 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth and glossy.
- Add the brownie mix and stir with a sturdy spoon or spatula until a thick, sticky dough forms. If too dry, add a teaspoon of milk at a time.
- Fold in caramel bits (or chopped caramels) and sea salt. Add optional chocolate chips, nuts, or espresso powder if desired.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons (about 1.5 tbsp each) of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Press extra caramel bits on top if desired.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Immediately sprinkle tops with a pinch of flaky sea salt after removing from oven.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing the dough. Chill dough for 10-15 minutes if cookies spread too much. Always line baking sheets to prevent caramel from sticking. Cookies taste even better the next day as flavors intensify. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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