Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies
These quick and easy cake mix peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the hassle of traditional baking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (15.25 oz, yellow preferred) Use yellow cake mix for classic flavor.
- 0.5 cup peanut butter Creamy is easiest, but crunchy works too.
- 2 large eggs
- 0.333 cup oil (vegetable or canola) Melted butter can be used for richer flavor.
Optional Add-Ins
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips or chopped peanuts Optional for added flavor.
- granulated sugar for rolling Optional for rolling the cookie dough.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cake mix, peanut butter, eggs, and oil until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into balls.
- If desired, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar.
- Press the dough balls with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
Baking
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be customized with different cake mixes or add-ins. They store well in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days at room temperature, and can be frozen for later enjoyment.