Try a batch of these Chocolate Reese's Cookies this week and see how long you can keep them in your cookie jar. Easy chocolate cake mix cookies filled with candies and chocolate chips never last very long in our house.
Easy cake mix cookies are the one thing I always have ingredients on hand to make.
The other day my son was headed to a friend's house later in the afternoon, and he asked if I could make something for him to take. Teen boys like to munch on just about anything, right?
These cookies are easy to mix up in a hurry. I have made so many versions since trying these Chocolate Mint Cookies. The longest part of the recipe is giving the dough some time to set up in the refrigerator because of the melted butter and softened cream cheese.
Now you could bake them right away, but they will spread a little bit more. I kind of like fat, puffy cookies, so I do recommend chilling it for at least 30 minutes.
Now I bet you are drooling all over your keyboard right now because...well, because it's chocolate and peanut butter.
Now I know there are some of you out there that don't prefer chocolate and peanut butter, go ahead and say it. I know you will feel better about admitting it.
Go ahead and check out these Butterscotch M&M Pudding Cookies...you might be happier with those.
If you are a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, you are going to love these chocolate cake mix cookies! They are rich, decadent, and full of Reese's love. Perfect for dunking in milk!!!
How to make Chocolate Reese's Cookies:
Mix the cake mix, butter, egg, and cream cheese until a soft dough forms.
Gently stir in the peanut butter chips, Reese's Pieces, and halved peanut butter cups.
Refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes. Scoop and roll into 24 dough balls. Leave 12 in the fridge.
Place 12 on a baking sheet and press a few extra Reese's Pieces and 1-2 peanut butter cup halves into the tops.
Bake for 10 minutes. Do not over bake the cookies. They will seem under done when you pull them out, but they will continue to bake on the hot baking sheet. And they will set up once they are completely cool.
More easy cake mix cookies you may like:
- These easy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies are full of chocolate and Oreo cookie chunks.
- Each batch of these Chocolate Mint Cookies are loaded with three kinds of mint goodness.
- Soft toasted marshmallows and candy bars make this batch of Peanut Butter Fluffernutter Cookies the perfect after school snack or cookie jar treat.
- Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies are a delicious treat to add to your holiday cookie trays this year. A hidden cherry under chocolate is a sweet surprise!
- These Caramel Peanut Butter Snickers Cookies have a hidden candy bar center that makes everyone smile.
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Chocolate Reese’s Cookies
Try a batch of these Chocolate Reese's Cookies this week and see how long you can keep them in your cookie jar. Easy chocolate cake mix cookies filled with candies and chocolate chips never last very long in our house.
Ingredients
- 1 dark chocolate cake mix
- 8 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Β½ cup peanut butter chips
- ΒΎ cup mini Reese's Pieces, divided
- 1 cup halved Reese's Peanut Butter Cup minis
Instructions
- Beat together the cake mix, butter, and egg until a soft dough forms. Add the softened cream cheese and mix again until completely combined.
- Stir in the peanut butter chips, Β½ cup Reese's Pieces, and Reese's PB cup pieces. Refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll the dough into 24 balls. Press a few extra Reese's Pieces on the top of the dough balls. Place 12 on a cookie sheet and the other 12 back in the fridge.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Do not over bake.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookies rest on the hot cookie sheet for 2 minutes.
- Move to parchment paper on the counter to cool completely. Tap the tops of the cookies with the bottom of a flat spatula to flatten them out slightly, if needed.
- Bake the remaining cookie dough balls.
- Store the cooled cookies in a tightly sealed container on the counter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 168Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 118mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 3g

Krystle(Baking Beauty)
First time visiting since your re-design it looks amazing!
These cookies look amazing too, so perfect for Halloween!
Chels+R.
I was just telling Josh last night that I need to start making cookies more often so I can add them to his lunches. These are going on my list!
Ginger
I've made a version of cake mix cookies for years, but I've never seen them with cream cheese! What's not to love? I'll be making these soon!
Michele @ Two Raspberries
Chocolate and peanut butter, what could be better! I absolutely love the color combo here, the candy pieces add such a pop of color! Gorgeous π
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Michele! π
capturing+joy+with+kristen+duke
i love cake mix cookies! so easy! I've never tried it with cream cheese in it, though. And what a great idea for an auction! Excited to check those out, how heartbreaking for that family.
Chichi
Well done for contributing to the auction and these cookies look amazing
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chichi! π
Heather+@+Shards+of+Lavender
Yep, I'm one of those people who truly don't appreciate a chocolate cookie. I've tried your butterscotch and peanut butter ones listed, but my favorite so far were the Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies... I'll definitely be baking these for my husband and kids!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
I haven't made cake mix cookies in AGES and these look awesome, Jocelyn! So poofy and soft and full of candy. π
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jess! π
Melanie+@+Carmel+Moments
I have this strong feeling that everyone in the house would be fighting over these. Just a hunch.
Yum!
Pinned.
Happy Wednesday!
Cate+@+Chez+CateyLou
Chocolate PB lover right here!!! I'm drooling over these cookies, they look amazing! I love how soft and puffy they are! Going to check out the silent auction now - it is amazing how supportive the blogging community is. I love it.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Cate! π The totally puffy heart love the blogging community!
Betsy+|+JavaCupcake.com
PERFECT cookies. Seriously. Can you mail me some! Om nom nom nom nom
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! Thanks Betsy!
Tonia
It's been too long since I made chocolate cookies. I usually end up making chocolate chip or sugar cookies but I've got to give these a try!
Aimee+@+ShugarySweets
Love how soft and puffy these look! My kiddos would truly enjoy a batch of these!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Aimee! π
Jennie @themessybakerblog
I love the chocolate cookie! These look addictive.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
I'll take a few of these for breakfast! Who says you can't have cookies for breakfast, right? I love that you are participating in the TeamRyan auction. I've already placed my bids and am so glad to be helping a great cause!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Having cookies for breakfast is definitely ok with me! π Thanks Ashley!
Amanda
What a fun recipe!
Dorothy+@+Crazy+for+Crust
Such good cookies!! I love the chocolate puffy cookie - and peanut butter. Always peanut butter!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Dorothy! π
Shannon+@+Bake.Frost.Repeat
I love cake mix cookies and the combo of chocolate and peanut butter just take these cookies right over the top. Looks so yummy!
Michelle @My California Kitchen
I can never have too many peanut butter and chocolate recipes. I LOVE the peanut butter cups poking out through the top of the cookies! YUM!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I can never have too many also! π Thanks Michelle!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Love how dark and fudgy these babies look! And you're awesome for participating!
Tiffany
I love the colors in these cookies. They would look adorable wrapped up given away at Halloween!! π
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, they would! π Thanks Tiffany!
Catherine
Great cookies for the fall. Blessings, Catherine
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I'm definitely drooling over these cookies, Jocelyn! I love that you used cake mix for these, makes it so easy to whip up! Pinned!
Mir
I'm so happy to see everyone contributing to this auction. It is such a strong show of love and support!
These cookies are amazing, too, of course. π
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Mir! π