5 from 10 votes
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies use just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg to create a chewy yet lightly crisp cookie with a straightforward peanut flavor. The dough is mixed simply, scooped into balls, and flattened with a fork to give the classic criss-cross pattern. Baking until lightly browned produces cookies that hold together well but retain softness inside. This minimal ingredient recipe is practical for a quick treat with familiar, comforting flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
24
cookies
Calories:
98 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar and egg. Mix until well combined. Scoop into 1 Tbsp balls and drop onto cookie sheet.
- Using the tines of a fork, flatten cookie dough with criss-cross of fork tines.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely.
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Notes
- Avoid using natural peanut butter as it may result in oily dough and a compromised texture.
- Press cookies flat with a fork to ensure even baking and develop the traditional criss-cross pattern.
- Consider adding chocolate chips for a variation and extra sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.