The Best 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Hey there, cookie lovers!

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert that never disappoints, you’re in for a treat.

Today, I’m sharing my go-to recipe for 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies—no flour, no fuss, just pure peanut buttery goodness.

Whether you’re short on time or just craving something sweet and simple, these cookies are here to save the day.

Let’s get baking!

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Image: theslowtable.com / Photograph by Alyssa

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg

That’s it—just 3 pantry staples!

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
Stir with a spoon or fork until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
Roll each piece into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Gently flatten each cookie with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.

Step 4: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 5: Cool & Enjoy
Once cooled, enjoy these chewy, sweet, peanut butter-packed cookies!
Perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.

The Best 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe by The Slow Table TeamCourse: Dessert

Servings

18

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

12

minutes

Calories

110

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg

Directions

• Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
• Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
  In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
  Stir with a spoon or fork until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
• Step 3: Shape the Cookies
  Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough.
  Roll each piece into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  Gently flatten each cookie with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
• Step 4: Bake
  Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
• Step 5: Cool & Enjoy
  Once cooled, enjoy these chewy, sweet, peanut butter-packed cookies!
  Perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.

That’s it—your new favorite cookie recipe in under 20 minutes.
If you try this, let me know how it goes!