4.6 18 Published Dec 08, 2023, Updated Feb 20, 2024 They’re chewy in the middle and have crisp edges, which is the perfect cookie texture, IMO! Plus, they’re SO easy to make. All you need are three simple ingredients, one bowl and about 15 minutes from start to finish. Next time you’re craving something sweet, but don’t have a ton of time or don’t want to pull out 10+ ingredients these are the cookies to make!
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Easy to Make – These cookies require only 3 simple ingredients, 1 bowl and about 15 minutes! Can’t get much easier than that! Simple ingredients – You just need three pantry staple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Allergen-friendly – They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, flourless and can easily be made nut-free!
Ingredients Needed
Who would’ve thought you could make delicious tasting cookies with only 3 simple ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. Here’s what you need:
peanut butter – the star of the show, providing nutty taste and creamy flavor. I know I usually suggest a natural peanut butter, but for this recipe I recommend using a regular peanut butter like Jif’s creamy peanut butter. sugar – we’re using real deal white sugar for this recipe! egg – this is what binds the ingredients together and adds structure to the cookies. flaked sea salt – this is optional, but it brings out the flavors more and adds a really nice touch for serving.
How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies
Since this recipe only requires 3 ingredients everything can be mixed together in one bowl. Yay for less dishes! Here’s how to make them: Step 1: In a bowl, mix together your peanut butter, sugar and egg until combined. Step 2: Using a Tablespoon scoop and roll the cookie dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern. Step 3: Place the baking sheet in the prepared oven and bake the cookies for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaked sea salt, if desired. Let cool on the sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Recipe Notes & Substitutions
Egg-free – If you want to make these cookies without an egg I would make these healthy peanut butter cookies instead as they’re designed to be made without an egg. Peanut-free – If you have a peanut allergy or just aren’t a fan you could use almond butter or cashew butter instead. Just note that the cookies could result with a different texture depending on the consistency of the nut butter you use. Nut-free – Swap the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
How to Store Peanut Butter Cookies
Room Temperature: Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freezing: These cookies freeze well. Place them in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Refreshing: If the cookies become less crisp, you can briefly reheat them in a 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
More Cookie Recipes
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Almond Cookies Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Almond Butter Espresso Cookies Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Be sure to check out all of my cookie recipes on EBF!
