These Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies are not only tasty, but they are also made in just minutes with the help of a cake mix. Sometimes we need a snack that doesn’t take a lot of time and this cake mix cookie recipe does the trick.
. You can make these with almond butter and add nuts to the formed cookies if you wish to change them up.
Hello Friends! I am all about making the most of time, and today’s recipe is one of those helpful cookie hacks that really come in handy when you need a quick cookie recipe.
I made these the other day when we were getting ready to binge watch some shows and I wanted a sweet homemade treat that didn’t take a lot of time.
Thanks to these Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies, they were ready in no time.
If you love peanut butter cookies, this is a nice short cut recipe when you want a semi-homemade dessert.
These cake mix cookies are a great take on a classic cookie recipe.
For more easy cookie recipes, check out:
- Simple Lemon Cookies recipe makes the loveliest light, lemon cookies!
- Soft Snickerdoodles – light cinnamon cookies that are like air!
- Best Ever Chocolate Chip cookie recipe – a favorite for years and the best chocolate chip cookie recipe!
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Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies
Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies
Delicious and buttery peanut butter cookies made easily with just six ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, peanut butter oil and egg.
2. Add cake mix and blend.
3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Flatten cookies with fork.
5. Bake for 12-14 minutes and let cool.
- This recipe is a pretty great time-saver in itself. If you make this a day ahead, be sure to store baked cookies in an airtight container with a slice of apple or bread in it to retain cookie softness.
- This makes a fun gift – just put dry ingredients in a mason jar and add a tag with the wet ingredients and instructions.
We hope you enjoy this simple, time-saving recipe.
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Tamara says
I’ve never used cake mix for peanut butter cookies, but it seems like an absolutely perfect idea. I’m going to try these! We’re big fans in our house.
Laurie says
You have oil in the ingredients list, but not in the recipe. Is it used or not?
Raquel says
Yes, thank you Laurie for noticing! I just added it in the recipe instructions.
Akaleistar says
Those cookies look so yummy! I love making cookies from cake mixes 🙂
Raquel says
Me too! Such a great timesaver!
Elaine Swartz says
These cookies look yummy! What flavor cake mix do you use?
Raquel says
I recommend using the Yellow cake flavor.
Kay says
My 12 yr old daughter made these for the family! So easy for her to follow and they taste great!
Addison says
These cookies are just perfect! Easy, delicious and so fun!
Raquel says
They are so easy!