3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

These ridiculously easy 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are a game-changer! With minimal effort, you'll have warm, gooey cookies ready in under 20 minutes. For an extra decadent treat, add chocolate chips (then they become delightfully delicious 4-ingredient cookies!). A simple swap of sugars creates a deeper caramel flavor – the perfect combination of sweet and salty.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 197.1 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.4 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1/2 cup packed brown sugar for a deeper flavor)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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How to Make 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips (if using).
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  5. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  6. Use a fork to flatten each ball, creating a criss-cross pattern.
  7. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will be soft when warm, so be patient!
  9. Enjoy your delicious and easy peanut butter cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

11g

Carbs

6g

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