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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies baking in the oven

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with nutty flavor. Made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, they’re perfect for quick baking or a gluten-free treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Healthy
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg until combined.
  • Scoop and roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet.
  • Press a crisscross pattern with a fork.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Fork
  • Wire cooling rack
Keyword 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies, easy peanut butter cookies, gluten-free dessert, homemade peanut butter cookies, quick cookie recipe