Get ready to experience the most decadent, mouthwatering cookies you've ever tasted! These Peanut Butter Cup Cake Mix Cookies are about to revolutionize your dessert game, combining the rich, fudgy goodness of chocolate cake with the irresistible crunch of peanut butter cups. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie that's packed with gooey chocolate and creamy peanut butter in every single bite - this recipe is so easy and delicious, it'll become your new go-to treat for any occasion!
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
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- 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. The mixture should be thick and well-incorporated.
- Roughly chop the mini peanut butter cups into smaller pieces. Gently fold these chopped pieces into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Space the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should appear set at the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. This allows them to firm up slightly and makes transferring easier.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. The peanut butter cups will remain soft and gooey inside the cookies.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best texture, separate layers with parchment paper.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing of the dough.
- Don't overmix the cookie dough - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Freeze the peanut butter cups for 10 minutes before chopping to make cutting easier and prevent crumbling.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Let cookies cool completely on the wire rack to help them set and develop the perfect texture.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or sprinkle with sea salt.
- Store cookies between parchment paper layers to prevent sticking and maintain their soft texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
