Description
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that combines simplicity with rich flavor. Made from just three pantry staples—creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and an egg—these cookies are quick to whip up and cater to various dietary needs as they are naturally flourless and dairy-free. Perfect for busy parents looking to involve their kids in baking or dessert lovers craving a sweet fix, these cookies can be enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for later snacking. Customize with chocolate chips or nuts for added flair, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (no sugar added)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Flatten slightly with your hands or a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 61mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water). Feel free to add in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.