Description
These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy treat made with just sugar, creamy peanut butter, and an egg. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal ingredients and effort, these cookies have a delightful chewy texture with a classic crisscross fork pattern on top.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even baking.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, creamy peanut butter, and the egg. Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined, forming the cookie dough.
- Form dough balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to space them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Create crisscross pattern: Use a fork to gently press down on each dough ball, creating a classic crisscross pattern on the top of the cookies. This also helps flatten them for even baking.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool on baking sheet: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This allows them to firm up slightly before handling.
- Transfer to wire rack: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy these simple, delicious peanut butter cookies!
Notes
- For best results, make sure the egg is at room temperature before mixing.
- You can use natural or crunchy peanut butter if you prefer added texture.
- Storing the cookies in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be frozen after baking for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- To reduce sugar, you may try using a sugar substitute, but results may vary.
