The Ultimate Guide to Making 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: Easy, Gluten-Free, and Irresistible!
These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate quick and easy treat! With just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, you can whip up soft, chewy, and delicious cookies in no time. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests with minimal effort. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling, optional)
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until smooth and well combined.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough (about 3/4 inch balls). Roll each ball in a small bowl of sugar (optional) to coat the outside. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
- Flatten the cookies: Use a fork to gently press down on each dough ball, creating a crisscross pattern. This also helps flatten the cookies for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Calories: 98 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 7mg