Reese's Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Ultra-fudgy chocolate cake mix cookies packed with chopped Reese’s Minis. A quick stir, a short chill, and you’ve got soft, gooey cookies with melty peanut butter cups in every bite.
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Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, slightly cooled
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder optional but recommended
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) dark chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/3 cups Reese’s Minis unwrapped peanut butter cups chopped; reserve a small handful for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Set a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the cocoa powder and espresso powder until smooth and glossy. Let sit 2 minutes to slightly cool and bloom the cocoa.
- Whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla, and sea salt until the mixture is uniform and shiny.
- Switch to a sturdy spatula and add the cake mix in two additions, folding just until no dry streaks remain. The dough will be thick.
- Fold in most of the chopped Reese’s, reserving a small handful for topping. Cover and chill the dough for 10 minutes to firm slightly.
- Scoop heaping 3-tablespoon portions (about 22 cookies total) onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Gently press each mound to about 3/4 inch thick for even baking.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 12–14 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The edges should look set while the centers remain soft and slightly underdone.
- Immediately press a few reserved Reese’s pieces onto the tops. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling. Repeat with remaining dough.
Notes
Tip: Chill Reese’s Minis for 10 minutes before chopping to keep the peanut butter layer tidy and reduce smearing.
Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Reese's Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.