Description
These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, quick, and delicious treat made with peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Perfect for busy bakers or those craving a chewy, nutty cookie without fuss. Soft on the inside with a slight crisp at the edges and that classic criss-cross fork pattern on top, these cookies are naturally gluten-free and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Collect 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 large egg to prepare for mixing.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to reach the perfect baking temperature.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and the egg. Use an electric mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Form cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet spaced about 1 inch apart to give room for spreading.
- Flatten and pattern: Press each dough ball down with a fork to flatten and create the signature criss-cross pattern on top of each cookie.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are firm to the touch and the cookies are set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
- Enjoy: Your easy and tasty 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are ready to be enjoyed as a quick snack or dessert!
Notes
- For crispier cookies, bake a minute or two longer but watch closely to avoid burning.
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture instead of smooth.
- Make sure the egg is well beaten into the mixture for even consistency.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free but always check peanut butter labels if sensitive to cross-contamination.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
