Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies : Soft, Classic & Foolproof
This easy recipe turns pantry staples into the perfect peanut butter cookie—soft in the middle, lightly crisp on the edges, and full of rich, nutty flavor. Using yellow cake mix as a shortcut, these cookies come together in minutes with no fuss. Great for bake sales, quick treats, or nostalgic afternoon snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Easy Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies – Just 4 Ingredients
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for extra richness)
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, eggs, and oil. Mix until smooth.
Slowly add in the dry cake mix, stirring until a thick dough forms.
Roll dough into 15 evenly sized balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Using a fork, press down on each ball in a crisscross pattern to create the classic peanut butter cookie look.
Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 4g