Description
Easy cake mix peanut butter cookies — soft, chewy cookies made using a boxed cake mix for a quick shortcut.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, peanut butter, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until a thick dough forms. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Portion the dough into balls (about 1‑inch or use a 2‑tablespoon scoop). Roll each ball in the granulated sugar. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Using a fork, gently press each ball down into a flattened disc with a crisscross (fork‑press) pattern. (Dip the fork in sugar if it sticks.) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes (or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–7 days. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Cookies freeze well — freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- If your cake mix box is smaller (e.g. 13.25 oz), reduce the oil and peanut butter slightly. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- You can substitute different cake mix flavors (vanilla, chocolate) for variation. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts can be folded in just before baking. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 167 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
