Easy Chewy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
A quick and simple recipe for chewy peanut butter cookies using just three ingredients: peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. Perfect for a homemade treat with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine the peanut butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth and well blended, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the egg to the peanut butter-sugar mixture. Mix until the dough comes together and looks glossy. If dough is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes.
- Form the cookie dough into balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. You should get roughly 12 cookies.
- Press each dough ball with a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid natural peanut butter that separates unless stirred well to prevent oily dough. Chill dough for 10 minutes if too sticky or if cookies spread too much. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies chewy. Use room temperature egg for best results. Watch baking time closely to avoid crunchy cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Protein: 4
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