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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

This is a quick and easy peanut butter cookie recipe made with simple ingredients that are usually already at home. The dough is mixed by combining peanut butter, sugar, and an egg until thick and smooth, then rolled into balls, flattened with a fork in a crisscross pattern, and baked at 350°F (175°C) for 8–12 minutes. The cookies come out soft and chewy in the center with lightly crisp edges and a strong peanut butter flavor. After a short cooling time, they firm up while staying tender. The recipe is fast, requires minimal cleanup, and is reliable and beginner-friendly.
Macros (estimated per serving):
Calories ~110, Carbs ~9g, Fat ~7g, Protein ~3g
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 18
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Peanut butter
  • Sugar
  • 1 egg

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). The oven should be fully hot before baking.
  2. Put the peanut butter, sugar, and egg into a bowl. Mix until the dough looks thick and smooth.
  3. Scoop small balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet. Leave space between each one.
  4. Press each ball with a fork. Turn the fork and press again to make a cross pattern. The dough should flatten and crack a little.
  5. Bake for about 8–12 minutes. The cookies should look set and lightly golden, not dark.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes. They will firm up as they cool.

Notes

If you overbake, the cookies will turn dry and crumbly. If you don’t press them enough, they may stay too thick in the center. Mix just until combined; overmixing can make the cookies tough.