Description
These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate fuss-free treat! Crispy edges, chewy centers, and ready in 15 minutes—perfect for beginners, busy days, or satisfying a sweet tooth. Say goodbye to crumbly disasters with foolproof tips!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (use processed brands like Jif or Skippy, not natural)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dough: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth and thick.
- Shape cookies: Roll dough into 18 small balls (1-inch), coat in sugar, and place on the baking sheet. Flatten gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges turn golden. Let cool completely on the sheet to firm up.
Notes
- Vegan? Use a flax egg and ensure peanut butter is vegan-friendly.
- Crumbly dough? Processed peanut butter works best—natural varieties lack binding agents.
- Freeze dough: Roll into balls and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen (+1–2 minutes).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies, gluten-free cookies, easy dessert, quick cookies