Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies that combine the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a soft, chewy cookie. Made with a convenient cake mix base, these cookies are perfect for quick baking and satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 15 oz chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
- Peanut butter pieces, as desired for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 2 eggs, ½ cup room temperature butter, and ¼ cup oil. Use a hand blender or mixer to blend the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop Dough: Using a small scoop or tablespoon, portion out the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking tray. Space the dough balls evenly to allow for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Wet your fingers with water and gently press down on each dough ball to slightly flatten it, preparing them for even baking.
- Add Toppings: Press peanut butter pieces into the tops of each cookie to your liking, adding a delicious peanut butter flavor in every bite.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, indicating the cookies are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to sit on the baking tray for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper mixing and texture.
- You can substitute peanut butter chips with chopped peanuts or peanut butter cups for variation.
- Make sure not to overbake; the cookies should be soft and chewy when cooled.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- If you prefer a more intense peanut butter flavor, add a tablespoon of peanut butter into the dough before mixing.
