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Brownie Crackles Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Brownie Crackles are soft, chewy chocolate cookies made from a box of chocolate fudge brownie mix combined with simple ingredients and coated in confectioners’ sugar for a crackled, snowy appearance. These cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, making them a perfect treat for chocolate lovers seeking a fudgy texture with a delightful sugar coating.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate fudge brownie mix (13x9" pan size)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/2 cup water

Add-ins

  • 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate fudge brownie mix, all-purpose flour, egg, vegetable or canola oil, and water. Use a rubber spatula or spoon to blend everything together until the dough is well combined and smooth. Avoid preparing the brownies as directed on the box, using only the dry mix.
  3. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough to distribute them evenly throughout the mix.
  4. Rest the Dough: Let the cookie dough stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This resting period helps the dough firm up slightly for easier handling.
  5. Coat in Sugar: Place the confectioners’ sugar into a small bowl. Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop out dough balls and drop them directly into the confectioners’ sugar bowl as the dough is sticky. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the sugar to coat it completely.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1-2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Rotate the baking pans halfway through baking to ensure even cooking and browning.
  8. Cool and Finish: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 15 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Just before serving, dust the cookies with additional confectioners’ sugar if desired for extra crackle effect.

Notes

  • For best results, use a high-quality chocolate fudge brownie mix like Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix.
  • Dropping the dough balls directly into the confectioners’ sugar helps with managing the sticky dough.
  • Allowing the dough to rest makes it easier to handle and improves texture.
  • Cooling the cookies on the baking sheet before moving helps maintain their soft texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximate)
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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