Description
Simple and delicious 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. These quick and easy cookies have a soft texture and a rich peanut butter flavor, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: Using a wooden spoon, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and egg in a bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated, forming a dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop the dough into heaping tablespoons, roughly 3/4 inch in diameter. (Optional) Roll each dough ball in a small bowl of sugar to coat the outside for extra sweetness and texture. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Create Cross Pattern: Using a fork, gently flatten each dough ball and press to form a crisscross pattern on the top. This is a classic peanut butter cookie aesthetic and helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes. Remove the cookies when they are just slightly browned on the bottom to avoid over-baking and ensure a soft texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set properly and maintain their shape.
- Serve: Once cooled, enjoy your homemade peanut butter cookies as a delightful treat or snack.
Notes
- For best results, use smooth peanut butter for easy mixing and a uniform texture.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar is optional but adds a nice crunch and sweetness on the outside.
- Do not overbake; cookies will firm up more as they cool.
- You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To make these cookies gluten-free, ensure your peanut butter and sugar are certified gluten-free.
