Three Ingredients, One Incredible Cookie: Peanut Butter Magic!

Some recipes are magical in their simplicity, and these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are a perfect example.

Made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, these cookies come together in minutes yet deliver the ultimate in nutty, chewy perfection.

Pair them with a warm cup of Hot Chocolate for a cozy treat or a rich Nutella Brownie for a double dose of dessert decadence.

I first discovered this recipe during a busy week when I craved something sweet but didn’t want to spend ages in the kitchen.

With only three ingredients and zero fuss, it was a lifesaver—and a crowd-pleaser!

The cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a bold peanut butter flavor, proving that you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make something truly special.

Why Is This Recipe So Special?

this Recipe

• Minimal ingredients: Just three pantry staples—no flour, no butter, no problem!
• Quick and easy: These cookies are ready in less than 20 minutes, from start to finish.
• Naturally gluten-free: A perfect treat for anyone avoiding gluten without sacrificing flavor.
• Irresistible flavor: They’re rich and sweet, and satisfy every peanut butter lover’s dream.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are quick, easy, and delicious! With a soft yet crumbly texture and rich peanut butter flavor, they make a perfect treat for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Electric mixer
• Baking sheet
• Fork
• Wire Rack

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  
• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  
• Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
  
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are firm.
  
• Cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  
• Serve and enjoy!
  

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