Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies (2024)

4.86 from 7 votes

These simple 4 ingredients Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies are tasty, tender, and perfect in every way! You're never going to want to make peanut butter cookies without the cake mix again.

Recipe: $2.44 | Per Serving: $0.08 | Yields: 30 cookies

🥘Ingredients

Ingredient Notes:

Boxed Yellow Cake Mix- Truthfully, you can use any flavor cake mix here, but for a stronger peanut butter flavor, using yellow cake mix would work best (plus it gives us a golden peanut butter cookie color).

Peanut Butter- You can use creamy or crunchy depending on what you have on hand but note that the natural peanut butter won't work nearly as well as simpler brands like Jif and Skippy.

Vegetable Oil- Adding in oils will give your cookies the necessary fats to stay moist. Melted butter could be used instead if desired.

For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

📖Variations

Flavor Substitution: Making peanut butter cookies using a cake mix can be entirely customizable. For example, if you just swap out the yellow cake mix for another variety, you can find yourself with unique combinations.

Creative Additions: You can get creative with this recipe by adding chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an extra layer of texture and taste.

Sweet Finish: Sprinkle sugar on top of the cookies before baking to achieve a caramelized top for an extra touch of sweetness.

🔪 Instructions for Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2: Add the cake mix, eggs, oil, and peanut butter to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Stir together until well mixed. It should appear as a thick dough.

Step 4: Roll the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls.

Step 5: Place them on your baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.

Step 6: Create a crosshatch design over the top with the back of a fork. Do this by placing the back of fork prongs over the dough in one direction, pressing just until lines appear.

Step 7: Then rotate the fork to go in the opposite direction. You will have several squares in the center.

Step 8: Once your cookies have all been pressed, place the cookie sheet into your preheated oven.

Step 9: Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies start to turn light brown.

Step 10: Let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

How long are peanut butter cookies good for?

If properly stored in an airtight container, these cookies can last for about 3-5 days at room temperature.

Can I freeze peanut butter cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze very well. Simply place them in an airtight container or Ziploc baggie in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter before eating.

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?

Yes, you can use crunchy peanut butter or creamy peanut butter, whichever you prefer. I do not recommend natural oil peanut butter or alternative nut butts, though, as they have different consistencies and may not turn out as well.

Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies

These simple 4 ingredients cookies are tasty, tender, and perfect in every way! You're never going to want to make peanut butter cookies without the cake mix again.

Servings: 30 cookies

Calories: 147kcal

Cost Recipe $2.44 / Serving $0.08

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.6g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 9.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 12.4mg | Sodium: 137.7mg | Potassium: 52.6mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7.2g | Vitamin A: 5.3IU | Calcium: 29.2mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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