Description
These Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy dessert made with simple ingredients including yellow cake mix and creamy peanut butter. With a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor, they’re ideal for cookie lovers who want a fuss-free baking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 13.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line three cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set them aside.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, creamy peanut butter, oil, and eggs. Using an electric mixer, mix everything until the dough is crumbly yet moist, making sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Scoop and Shape Cookies: Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons) to portion out dough balls. Roll each ball between your palms until smooth. Place the dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Gently press down each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes. Watch for slight browning around the edges while the centers remain soft, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool and Store: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheets for about 15 minutes to firm up before transferring them. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, bake cookies for an additional 1-2 minutes but avoid overbaking to keep centers chewy.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Ensure cookie sheets are properly lined with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- These cookies freeze well; store them in an airtight container or freezer bag and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per sheet
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Cake Mix Cookies, Easy Cookies, Quick Dessert, Baked Cookies
