3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
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Make these quick and easy 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies for a delicious treat that’s perfect for cookie swaps, holidays, or satisfying your sweet tooth year-round.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Stir the ingredients together until smooth. Roll into 1-inch balls with your hands and place on a paper-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten the cookies a bit with the bottom of a glass, then press a criss-cross pattern into each with the back of a fork.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the cookies are a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
- For the best results, follow the instructions above as written to ensure your cookies turn out perfectly every time.
- Peanut Butter: For the ideal texture and flavor, we recommend using creamy peanut butter like Jif or Jif Natural. Avoid crunchy peanut butter, as it can affect the dough’s consistency.
- Sugar: If you want to make the cookies a little less sweet, use 1 cup of peanut butter and ¾ cup of sugar instead. Avoid using confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar) as it doesn’t provide the right structure.
- Eggs: Use fresh eggs for the best texture. To make the cookies vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg. Combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 2 tablespoons of water, stir, and let it rest for 5 minutes before adding it to the dough.
- Don’t Skip Flattening: Use the back of a fork to press the dough balls into a criss-cross pattern before baking. This step ensures the cookies bake evenly and achieve that classic look.
- For Softer Cookies: Reduce the baking time slightly to 9-12 minutes.
- For Chewy Cookies: Press the dough a bit thinner with the fork or the bottom of a glass before baking.
- Storing Baked Cookies: Place cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing Baked Cookies: To freeze, allow the cookies to cool completely. Then, arrange them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until firm. Transfer the frozen cookies to a freezer bag or container, and they’ll keep for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, warm the cookies in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes or until warm.
- Refrigerating Dough: You can prepare the dough ahead of time and wrap it in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Freezing Dough: To freeze the dough, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. When you’re ready to bake, thaw the dough in the refrigerator overnight, then follow the recipe instructions as usual.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16.8g
(6%)
Protein
3.5g
(7%)
Fat
7.3g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1.4g
(7%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
12.4mg
(4%)
Sodium
39.4mg
(2%)
Potassium
4.6mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.9g
(4%)
Sugar
14.6g
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies, depending on size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.8g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7% |
| Fat | 7.3g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 12.4mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 39.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 4.6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14.6g | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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