Easy Kit Kat Brownie Cookies Recipe
Kit Kat candy bars and a brownie mix are combined to create the most delicious and easy Kit Kat Cookies. This is the perfect way to use up leftover Halloween candy, and these cookies are such a fun treat for any time of the year!
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Who doesn’t love a Kit Kat candy bar? This is definitely my favorite candy because the amazing chocolate flavor combined with the crunch is totally addicting. So adding them to a cookie seemed like the PERFECT thing to do.
Using a brownie mix for the base of the Kit Kat cookies recipe keeps them super simple but also loaded with chocolate flavor. It is the brownie texture however that will really make you weak in the knees. If you love dark chocolate try this Double Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.
Add some chopped Kit Kat bars both in the dough and on top of the amazing cookies for the ultimate delicious Kit Kat Cookies that anyone with a sweet tooth with love!
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Tips & tricks to achieve the most delicious cookies of your life!
What goes into this recipe
- Fudge Brownie Mix: With so many ingredients you need to make cookies, this mix is the perfect place to start your brownie cookie.
- Eggs: Help add structure by binding the ingredients together.
- Vegetable Oil: Adding the oil to the cookie dough adds moisture which keeps the cookies super soft once baked.
- All Purpose Flour: Putting a small amount of flour to the dough adds a little more body which gives you cookies that don’t flatten out too much.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: I love semi-sweet chocolate chips in the mini version but any kind of chocolate {especially dark chocolate chips!} would be delicious.
- Kit Kat Candy Bars: Chopped down into smaller chunks and added to both the dough and to the top of the baked cookie, Kit Kats give a great crunch factor. You can use the mini candy bars or full size.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make Kit Kat Cookies
- Unwrap all of your Kit Kat bars. Chop each Kit Kat bar down into small pieces {I got 4-5 pieces per stick}. Combine the cookie dough ingredients in a medium bowl and mix together using an electric mixer. Add the mini chocolate chips and 2/3 of the Kit Kat bar pieces to the dough.
- Stir the chocolate chips and Kit Kat pieces into the mixing bowl with the dough by hand until they are evenly distributed.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop mounds of cookie dough onto a silicone mat {or parchment paper} lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies in a 350 degree oven for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are set. Take the remaining 1/3 of chopped candy and extra kit kat pieces into the top of the cookies. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes. Serve them with a cold glass of milk and enjoy your delicious Kit Kat Cookies!
Expert Tips
- If your brownie mix has lumps then be sure to whisk it before adding the other cookie dough ingredients. Otherwise the lumps will remain in the cookie dough.
- Stir the chocolate chips and Kit Kat pieces into the dough by hand. That way they don’t break down too much into the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and bake evenly. It also makes them look super professional and uniform. Visit this Cookie Baking Tips post for even more ideas.
- Don’t over bake the cookies and allow them to cool for at least 10 minutes on the baking sheet. The residual heat from the baking sheet will continue to bake the cookies slightly and set them up perfectly.
Storage and Freezing
Store: The best way to store these cookies is in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
Freeze: They can also be frozen in a freezer bag for up to 3 months, just like these White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Almost any kind of chocolate candy would work wonderfully. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Crunch Bars and Twix would all be extra awesome.
Just raid your Halloween candy bucket and make some cookies. If cookies aren’t your thing then maybe this Halloween Candy No Bake Cheesecake is something you would like.
Absolutely! Just know that they can be a little rich. If you would like a bigger cookie then use a 1/4 cup for the scoop and bake them for 12-14 minutes.
When using a brownie or cake mix this can get a bit tricky. For a soft and chewy cookie make sure that you aren’t adding too much flour to the mix. The less flour you add in addition to what is already in the mix will give you a much chewier cookie.
The other important thing is to not over bake the cookies. Pull the cookies from the oven when they are set up and then allow them to cool on the baking sheet. The residual heat from the baking sheet will set the cookie up perfectly without over baking them.
For a more cake-like cookie, add additional flour and a bit of cornstarch to the cookie dough. The flour is going to give a bit of a thicker cookie dough and the cornstarch will help lighten the cookies as you bake them, giving them more of a cakey texture.
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Easy Kit Kat Brownie Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 21 snack size Kit Kat bars {chopped}-reserve some for top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Combine the brownie mix with eggs, vegetable oil and flour. Use a hand held mixer to combine the ingredients until you have a thick dough. Add in mini chocolate chips and ⅔ of the chopped Kit Kat bars. Stir them into the dough by hand until they are evenly distributed.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop mounds of dough onto a silicone mat {or parchment} lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set, they will appear to be a little undercooked but that is alright. Remove from the oven and place 3-4 of the reserved chopped Kit Kat bars into the top of the cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes. Move to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- If you want larger cookies, use a 1/4 cup measuring cup as a scoop and bake for 13-15 minutes.
- If your brownie mix has lumps, then be sure to whisk it before adding the other cookie dough ingredients.
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- Stir the chocolate chips and Kit Kat pieces into the dough by hand. That way they don’t break down too much into the dough.
