Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey cookie that combines the rich, decadent flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter in one irresistible bite. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies are not just a dessert - they're a shortcut to pure culinary happiness that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll create cookies so delicious, they'll disappear faster than you can say "seconds, please!"
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, peanut butter, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or sturdy whisk until a smooth, consistent dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Gently press down on each cookie dough ball with the back of a fork to create a slight crisscross pattern, which helps flatten the cookies slightly.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest dough consistency.
- Don't overmix the dough - just combine until ingredients are incorporated to keep cookies tender.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- For extra richness, try using chunky peanut butter instead of smooth.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For a gourmet touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
- If you like chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them set on the baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 149kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
