Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
If you want a quick homemade dessert, these 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are a great choice. They are made with only peanut butter, sugar, and egg, yet they deliver rich flavor and a satisfying texture. Even better, they are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a simple treat for many diets.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is incredibly easy to follow. In under 30 minutes, you can have a batch of soft, chewy cookies with lightly crisp edges ready to enjoy.
Every bite is full of delicious peanut butter flavor. The outside turns lightly crisp while the center stays tender and chewy, creating the perfect balance.
One of the best things about this peanut butter cookie recipe is how flexible it is. If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the sugar slightly. If you like your desserts sweeter, you can add a little more. It is an easy recipe to adjust based on your taste.
How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies come together in just a few steps.
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or lightly greasing them.
Place the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a mixing bowl. Stir everything together until the mixture becomes smooth and forms a soft, uniform dough.
Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop. Gently press each portion down with the bottom of a glass or cup. Be careful not to flatten them too much.
Next, use the back of a fork to press a crisscross pattern into the top of each cookie. This step is optional, but it gives the cookies their classic peanut butter cookie look.
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn lightly golden. Since oven temperatures can vary, it is a good idea to check them around the 8-minute mark.
Keep in mind that the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool. The edges are the best sign that they are done, even if the centers still seem a little soft when you remove them from the oven.
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once they reach room temperature, they are ready to enjoy.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Granulated sugar or brown sugar both work well
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or grease them lightly.
- In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until the dough is smooth and well combined.
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheets.
- Flatten each cookie gently with the bottom of a cup.
- Use a fork to press a crisscross design on top.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges start to brown slightly.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
- Cool completely, then serve and enjoy.
Serving Ideas
These simple peanut butter cookies taste wonderful with:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Milk
Nutrition Information
Yield: 8 cookies
Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 271
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
- Sodium: 163mg
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 21g
- Protein: 8g
Final Thoughts
Eating well does not mean giving up dessert. These healthy-style 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are proof that a quick, simple recipe can still be delicious and satisfying. If you are craving something sweet, this easy cookie recipe is a perfect choice.
If you enjoy peanut butter desserts, you may also love trying Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.
