These super simple cookies start with a cake mix. Use candy coated peanut butter pieces instead of chocolate if you'd like.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 36 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg. two layer yellow or chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups candy coated chocolate pieces OR milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except candy, nuts, and chocolate chips and mix until blended. Add candy pieces, then drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with nuts, pressing in slightly. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 8-12 minutes until cookies are light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to wire racks to cool completely.
In microwave-safe glass measuring cup, place semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 1 minute; remove and stir. Continue microwaving on high power for 30 seconds longer; remove and stir until chips are melted. Add milk chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies; let stand until set.
