Description
“These easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for when you need a quick sweet fix! Made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, they’re gluten-free and come together in minutes. No mixer required!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (or brown sugar for chewiness)
- 1 large egg
(Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or pinch of salt for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, stir peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Shape dough: Roll into 1-inch balls (about 12 cookies) and place on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring.
Notes
- For crispier cookies: Bake 10–12 minutes.
- Sticky dough? Chill for 10 minutes before shaping.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies, easy peanut butter cookies, gluten-free cookies, no-flour cookies, quick dessert