Description
These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, quick, and delicious treat perfect for any occasion. Made with just granulated sugar, creamy peanut butter, and a large egg, these cookies require minimal ingredients and time, yet deliver a rich peanut butter flavor with a soft, chewy texture and a slight crisp on the edges. Ideal for beginner bakers or anyone craving an easy homemade cookie.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, creamy peanut butter, and the large egg. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, forming a cookie dough.
- Shape Dough: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Using a fork, gently press down on each ball of dough to flatten it slightly and create the classic peanut butter cookie crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set and the tops show slight cracks.
- Cool on Sheet: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. This helps them firm up without breaking apart.
- Transfer to Wire Rack: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to ensure the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use peanut butter that is creamy and smooth, not natural or oily varieties, to maintain cookie texture.
- Allow the egg to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure better incorporation.
- You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar for a slightly softer and moister cookie with a hint of molasses flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To make the cookies gluten-free, ensure your peanut butter and other ingredients are labeled gluten-free, as this recipe has no wheat ingredients.
