Easy Chewy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
A quick and simple recipe for chewy peanut butter cookies made with just three ingredients: peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. Perfect for a comforting homemade treat with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 15-17 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy, unsweetened peanut butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) 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 mat.
- Mix the peanut butter and sugar in a bowl using a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the egg and stir vigorously until fully incorporated. The dough will be thick but pliable.
- Form the cookie dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls by rolling between your palms.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
- Flatten each ball gently with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Do not overmix to keep cookies chewy. Flatten dough balls gently with a fork to maintain thickness. Chill dough for 15 minutes if kitchen is warm to control spreading. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft longer. Avoid overbaking to maintain chewy centers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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