Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
If you love quick and simple desserts, this Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe is perfect. It is soft, chewy and full of peanut butter flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
- 1 cup sugar granulated or brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar and egg. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
Shape the Cookies
- Take small portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Flatten with a Fork
- Use a fork to gently press each ball into a flat cookie with a crisscross pattern.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes. Watch closely to avoid overbaking.
Cool the Cookies
- Remove cookies from the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the cookies fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for less sugar
- Add chocolate chips for extra flavor
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter
- Make mini cookies for bite-sized treats
- Chill dough for 10 minutes for easier shaping
- Roll in sugar for extra sweetness
- Keep cookies soft by slightly underbaking