Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies
Whip up a batch of irresistibly soft and chewy Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies in just 20 minutes! This genius recipe transforms a box of yellow cake mix into decadent peanut butter cookies with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Featuring creamy peanut butter, melted butter, and a touch of granulated sugar for a sweet, crackly exterior, these cookies are perfect for peanut butter lovers. With no need for extensive measuring, these treats are as easy to prepare as they are delicious. Top each cookie with a signature crisscross pattern, and bake until golden for a classic, homey feel. Perfect for quick desserts, after-school snacks, or even gifting, these cookies pair beautifully with a cold glass of milk or a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, peanut butter, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a smooth and thick cookie dough forms.
If desired, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them in granulated sugar to give the cookies a sweet, crackly exterior.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to flatten slightly and create a crisscross pattern on top.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.5 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.1 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 501 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2825 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 433.1 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 575 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1324 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
