How to Make the Best 3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Cookies
3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Cookies are one of those classic treats that everyone loves. They are simple to make, yet so satisfying and addictive, specially with the kids. Whether you enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or as a snack on the go, you can’t go wrong with these peanut butter cookies using 3 ingredients.
Peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter flavor. But what if you don’t have flour, baking soda, or brown sugar in your pantry? Or what if you want to make gluten-free cookies? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy delicious peanut butter cookies with only 3 ingredients.
3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, and they are super easy to make.
Peanut butter is the star ingredient in this recipe, so make sure you use a good quality one. I prefer to use crunchy peanut butter for some extra texture and nuttiness, but you can also use smooth if you like. Just make sure you use regular peanut butter, not natural or low-fat ones, as they can affect the texture and flavor of the cookies.
So if you’re looking for a simple and satisfying cookie recipe that requires only 3 ingredients, than these peanut butter cookies is a go to option.
This recipe for 3 ingredients peanut butter cookies is very easy. It uses only peanut butter, sugar, and an egg to create soft and chewy cookies with crispy edges and irresistible peanut butter flavor.
They are so good that you might want to double or triple the recipe, because they will disappear fast.
- 1 cup Peanut butter (250 g approx. (Regular Peanut Butter not natural or low-fat) You can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter depending on your preference.)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar (200 g approx. You can use light or dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a richer flavor and color.)
- 1 Large Egg
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. If you don't have cooking spray, you can grease the baking tray with butter.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until well combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.Add these ingredients one by one.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or a fork.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden and set on the edges. They will still be soft in the center but will firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or as a snack on the go.
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 140kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 10mg4%
- Sodium 70mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 13g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. Just let it thaw slightly before scooping and baking.
- You can also freeze the baked cookies and reheat them in the oven or microwave for a few seconds before serving.
Equipments Used/Needed:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Fork
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
- Wire rack
- Airtight container