Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These ultra chewy cookies are thick and fudgy like a brownie. They have a creamy peanut butter taste and are so incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 4 oz (125g) cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup (132g) smooth peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar for dipping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line 2 baking sheets with non-stick baking mats or parchment paper.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined (about 3-4 minutes).1 box devil's food cake mix, 4 oz (125g) cream cheese, 1/2 cup (132g) smooth peanut butter, 1 large egg
- Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball in a criss-cross pattern using the tines of a fork dipped in sugar.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges of cookies are set. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes and remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg