Description
These simple and delicious 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are quick to make and perfect for a sweet treat. Made with creamy peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, they require minimal ingredients and time, resulting in soft, chewy, and flavorful cookies with a classic criss-cross fork pattern.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (no sugar added)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and the large egg. Use a spatula to blend these ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even consistency.
- Form Cookies: Use a 1.5 tablespoon-size spring-loaded cookie scoop to portion out the dough into approximately 15 equal balls on the prepared baking sheet. Space them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie gently into a round shape and press the back of a fork onto each one twice in a criss-cross pattern to create the classic peanut butter cookie imprint.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
- Cool Cookies: After baking, let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving, which helps set their texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor and a chewier texture.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your peanut butter is gluten-free certified.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and consumed within 3-4 days.
- To make the cookies crispier, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter to enhance flavor.
