These Reese’s cookies are the ultimate shortcut to a delicious dessert, combining the convenience of cake mix with the irresistible flavor of Reese’s peanut butter cups. This recipe transforms a simple boxed mix into soft, chewy, and rich cookies that taste completely homemade. Perfect for busy bakers or anyone craving a quick and satisfying treat, these Reese’s cookies are a delightful blend of chocolate and peanut butter. I often make these when I need a quick dessert for unexpected guests, and they always disappear fast.

⏱ Time: 25 min
👥 Servings: 20
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 6 ingredients
Reese's Cake Mix Cookies: Peanut Butter Dream! - Reese's cookies - Reese's Cookies: bake these incredibly easy cake mix cookies. Packed with chopped Reese's pea

Reese’s Cake Mix Cookies: Peanut Butter Dream!

Reese’s Cookies: bake these incredibly easy cake mix cookies. Packed with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 10 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, roughly chopped (or 5 large)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add butter. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy.
  3. Add cake mix, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Continue mixing until combined.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
  5. Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, drop dough onto the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart (6-8 cookies per baking sheet). Use the bottom of a glass to slightly flatten each cookie to about ½ inch thickness.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Notes

– For the chewiest Reese’s cookies, do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added; mix just until combined.
– If your cookies are spreading too much, chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before scooping. This helps them hold their shape better.
– Store leftover Reese’s cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

  • For the chewiest Reese’s cookies, do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added; mix just until combined.
  • If your cookies are spreading too much, chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before scooping. This helps them hold their shape better.
  • Store leftover Reese’s cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.

Dive into the delightful world of these easy Reese’s cake mix cookies. They are sure to become a favorite for their simplicity and incredible flavor!

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