These 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are the easiest sweet treat to make when you're craving something quick and homemade. The best part? No flour, no butter, and no complicated steps. Just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg!
Ingredients for peanut butter cookies:
All you need for these peanut butter cookies is:
- Eggs
- Peanut butter
- Sugar
It sounds impossible to have a cookie turn out so chewy and flavorful with only those 3 ingredients but, I promise you, they are shockingly delicious!
Why You'll Love These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are:
- Made with only 3 simple ingredients
- Contain no flour
- Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor
- Ready in under 20 minutes
- Perfect for beginner bakers
- Great for late-night cravings or after-school snacks
How to Make 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Step 1: Make the dough
Add the peanut butter, sugar, and egg to a bowl and use a hand mixer to combine until it forms a dough. It might look crumbly but it will come together as you scoop it.
Step 2: Roll into balls
Scoop and roll the dough into balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I like to roll them between my palms to make them nice and round and to smooth out the dough.
Step 3: Make the classic crisscross pattern
Use the back of a fork to gently press down on each cookie in both directions to create that classic peanut butter cookie look. Don't press down too hard but just press enough to make the marks on each cookie.
Step 4: Bake
Bake until the cookies are just set around the edges. The inside may still look glossy. You don't want to over-cook these or they'll become too crumbly. They'll continue to firm up as they cool.
Can You Make These Cookies Ahead of Time?
Yes! These cookies store really well, which makes them perfect for easy snacking during the week.
To Store:
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the baked cookies or even freeze the dough balls before baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies gluten free?
Yes! Since there's no flour in this recipe, they're naturally gluten free. Just double check your ingredient labels to be safe.
Can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar?
You can, but the texture will be slightly more chew and they may spread a bit more.
Why are my cookies falling apart?
Usually this happens if they were overbaked or moved before cooling completely. These are best slightly under-baked.
Can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar?
What kind of peanut butter should I use?
The best type of peanut butter for these cookies is just a regular creamy peanut butter. The natural peanut butter contains too much oil and the cookies will not set up correctly.
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup white sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, egg, and sugar. I like to use an electric hand mixer but you could also use a spatula. The dough might be crumbly but it will come together as you scoop it.
- Once the dough has formed, use a cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop enough dough to make a ball about the size of a golf ball. After scooping, roll the dough balls between your palms to make a smooth round ball.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet then take the back of a form and make the criss cross pattern on the top of each cookie. Be careful no to smash them too flat.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for 8-9 minutes. The center might still look glossy but it's better to under cook these than over cook them.
- Once the cookies are finished baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool before moving them.
- Once cooled enough to move...enjoy!
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
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