The Quintessential 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
This recipe for 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies produces a chewy, rich, and unmistakably nutty treat in under 20 minutes using just peanut butter, sugar, and one egg. It’s the ultimate quick dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup (250 grams) creamy or chunky peanut butter (not natural-style, oil-separated)
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
1 large egg
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to three hundred fifty Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the granulated white sugar, peanut butter, and the large egg in a large mixing bowl.
3. Stir the ingredients thoroughly using a spatula or wooden spoon until a uniform, sticky dough forms.
4. Scoop the dough using a tablespoon or a one and one half-inch cookie scoop. Roll each portion gently into a smooth ball.
5. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring two inches of space between them. Use a fork to create the signature criss-cross pattern.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for ten to twelve minutes. The centers should still look slightly soft.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for five minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Always use commercially prepared peanut butter, not natural, separated styles.
For the best result, measure your sugar by weight (200 grams).
If your fork sticks when pressing the pattern, lightly dust the tines with flour or sugar.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 11mg