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Delicious Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies ready in 30 minutes.

Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These quick and easy peanut butter cookies require just three ingredients and no mixer, making them the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Use creamy or chunky, depending on preference.
  • 1 cup sugar Can use brown sugar for a softer texture.
  • 1 large egg Important for binding.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until a thick cookie dough forms.
Shaping Cookies
  1. Scoop the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the baking sheet with space between.
  2. Press each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern, ensuring they bake evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
  2. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Cookies store well in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. For softer cookies, add a piece of bread to the container. Dough balls can be frozen and baked from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the bake time.