Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
A quick and simple peanut butter cookie recipe using only peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, ready in just 12 minutes. These cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 15-17 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (approximately 250g) peanut butter, creamy or chunky
- 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- Combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a mixing bowl. Use a sturdy spoon or an electric mixer on low to blend everything until smooth and well combined. The dough will be a bit sticky but workable.
- Form the cookie dough into balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. You should get around 12-14 cookies. For uniform size, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches (5 cm) apart to allow spreading. Flatten each ball gently with a fork, pressing down to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Keep a close eye on them—the edges should look set and slightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If cookies spread too much, chill the dough for 10-15 minutes before baking. Use natural peanut butter stirred well to avoid greasiness. Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed to keep them soft inside. For vegan option, substitute egg with flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, chilled).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90100
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, 3-ingredient cookies, easy cookies, quick dessert, no flour cookies, gluten-free cookies, vegan option, peanut butter dessert