Description
These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, rich, and incredibly easy to make using simple pantry staples. With no flour or butter required, this recipe delivers classic peanut butter flavor with a tender center and lightly crisp edges, perfect for quick baking anytime.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet.
Combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Scoop small portions of dough and roll into one inch balls.
Place the dough balls on the baking sheet with space between each.
Press each cookie gently with a fork to create a criss cross pattern.
Bake until the edges are set and lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Crunchy peanut butter adds extra texture and a nutty bite.
If the dough feels dry, mix in a small amount of warm water or additional peanut butter.
Sprinkling coarse sugar on top before baking adds light crunch and visual appeal.
Cookies will firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American