3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are wonderfully soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. With no flour, butter, or fuss, they come together in minutes and bake into perfectly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treats. They’re simple enough for everyday cravings yet delicious enough to feel special. A classic, no-stress cookie that always hits the spot.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the cookies don’t stick.
- Mix the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl. Stir until combined. The dough will look thick and sticky.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls. Roll them in your hands.
- Place them on the baking sheet. Give each cookie space.
- Use a fork to press a criss-cross pattern on top. This flattens the dough so it bakes evenly.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. They firm up as they cool.
- Move to a rack and let them cool completely.
Tips
- For slightly firmer cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes.
- For softer cookies, bake 8 minutes and let them rest longer on the tray.
- Don’t overmix. A few lumps are fine.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for smoother dough and chewier cookies.
- Swap peanut butter for almond butter for a nutty variation.
- Measure sugar precisely for consistent texture and sweetness.
- Press tops with a fork for the classic criss-cross pattern.
- Chill dough briefly if it’s too soft to handle.
- Bake until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for quick thaw-and-eat treats.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: ~110 kcal;Carbohydrates: ~10 g;
Fiber: ~1 g;
Sugars: ~6 g;
Protein: ~4 g;
Fat: ~7 g;
Saturated Fat: ~1.5 g;
Cholesterol: ~20 mg;
Sodium: ~65 mg;
Potassium: ~120 mg;
Calcium: ~20 mg;
Iron: ~0.6 mg.