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    4 Ingredient Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: Dec 21, 2025 ยท Modified: Jan 5, 2026 by Andrea ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท Leave a Comment

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    These soft and chewy 4 ingredient cake mix peanut butter cookies are quick and easy to make in 15 minutes. They're the best dessert any time of year, and especially during the holidays at Christmas!

    Cake mix peanut butter cookies scattered on a piece of parchment paper.


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    For a quick dessert when I'm craving something sweet on a busy night, these are the cookies I turn to! They're incredibly yummy and take no time to make! They're also a nice option to include on cookie trays at Christmas!

    It's these kinds of recipes I can't wait to make when I have children, cause they're so simple to make with basic pantry staples, yet so delicious and rewarding!

    Ingredients

    • Boxed yellow cake mix
    • Creamy peanut butter (such as Kraft)
    • Eggs
    • Vegetable oil

    See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements. 

    Instructions

    Step 1 - Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350ยฐ F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Step 2 - Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine and mix all the ingredients together with an electric hand mixer.

    Step 3 - Bake: Scoop and roll tablespoonfuls of cookie dough and place them on the baking sheets 1 inch apart. Flatten each cookie with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern, and then bake for 9-11 minutes.

    Storage

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Stack of cake mix peanut butter cookies on a piece of parchment paper.

    Related Recipes

    If you love peanut butter cookies, then you should try these easy 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms and these crispy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies too!

    Some other quick cake mix cookies you may like are these 4 ingredient chocolate chip cake mix cookies, red velvet cake mix cookies, carrot cake mix cookies, spice cake mix cookies, pumpkin cake mix cookies, gingerbread cake mix cookies, chocolate cake mix cookies, butter pecan cake mix cookies, and lemon cake mix cookies too.

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    Cake mix peanut butter cookies scattered on a piece of parchment paper.

    4 Ingredient Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies


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    • Author: Andrea
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 30 cookies
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    These 4 ingredient cake mix peanut butter cookies are quick and easy, delicious cookies!


    Ingredients

    Units

    • Yellow Cake Mix: 1 box (15.25 oz)
    • Creamy Peanut Butter: 1 cup
    • Eggs: 2
    • Vegetable Oil: ยฝ cup


    Instructions

    1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350ยฐ F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    2. Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine and mix all the ingredients together with an electric hand mixer.
    3. Bake: Scoop and roll tablespoonfuls of cookie dough and place them on the baking sheets 1 inch apart. Flatten each cookie with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern, and then bake for 9-11 minutes.

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    Notes

    Consider using a cookie scoop to ensure every cookie turns out the same size.

    This recipe uses Kraft creamy peanut butter, but any brand will work!

    Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: dessert, cookies
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: american

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    Do you have questions? Did you enjoy it? I'd love to hear from you in the comment section below!


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