Peanut Butter Soft Cookies

Quick and easy peanut butter cookies made with just four ingredients; soft in the middle and lightly crisp on the edges, perfect for satisfying a sweet craving.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 100

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

1 box Yellow or white cake mix Yellow cake mix gives a richer flavor.
1 cup Creamy peanut butter Regular creamy peanut butter is recommended for best texture.
2 large Eggs These bind everything and add moisture.
1/4 cup Vegetable oil or melted butter Oil gives a softer cookie, while butter adds flavor.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix, peanut butter, eggs, and oil until just combined. The dough should be thick and a little sticky.
Scoop out the dough and roll it into balls. If desired, use a fork to press a crisscross pattern on top.

Baking

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges look set but the centers are still soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes to set.

Notes

Cookies can be frozen both as raw dough and as baked cookies. For optimal softness, store in an airtight container with a piece of bread or marshmallow.