3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, quick, and delicious treat made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. Perfect for a last-minute dessert, these cookies have a classic criss-cross pattern and a satisfyingly soft and chewy texture. Ideal for peanut butter lovers looking for an easy homemade cookie recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Set your ingredients out on the counter so everything is ready to go. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to bake your cookies evenly.
- Mix Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, white sugar, and egg. Use an electric mixer to blend them until the mixture is smooth, silky, and well combined, forming a cohesive dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls about one inch in diameter. Place these dough balls on an ungreased baking sheet, spaced apart to allow for baking expansion.
- Create Criss-Cross Pattern: Take a fork and gently press down on each cookie twice – once vertically and once horizontally – to create the traditional criss-cross cookie design or a pattern of your choice.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies until the edges feel firm and the cookies are set, which typically takes about 10 minutes. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on it briefly, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Using crunchy peanut butter adds a delightful texture and a bit of extra bite to the cookies.
- If the dough feels too dry to hold together, add 1-2 teaspoons of warm water or a small amount more peanut butter to achieve the right consistency.
- For a decorative sparkle and added sweetness, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the cookies before baking.
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