This peanut butter cookies recipe has only three ingredients!
Yes, that’s right, just 3 ingredients!
If you want soft, homemade, and delicious peanut butter cookies, but don’t have a lot of time, this is your recipe!
This 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies recipe is perfect for young newbie bakers, too!
Not only is it super easy, but they are also super delicious! And is pretty much a NO FAIL recipe. Make your delicious Peanut Butter cookies with your favorite brand, add an egg, and sugar!
BAMM! You’re done!
Follow along for the step by step instructions below. Let’s Go!
3 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter [I used Reese’s Creamy Peanut Butter]
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg
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STEP 1-4
STEP 1: Gather and Prep all of the ingredients. For the peanut butter, you may use your favorite.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone baking mat.
STEP 2: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and egg.
STEP 3: Blend well with a handheld mixer. Mix for about 2 minutes, or until it’s creamy.
STEP 4: Add the peanut butter, and blend using a handheld mixer for two minutes, scrape the bowl with a spatula as needed.
STEP 5-8
STEP 5: Shown above, this is what it’ll look like after the ingredients are combined.
STEP 6: Using an ice-cream scoop or tablespoon, scoop the peanut butter dough and place onto the cookie sheet.
I use an ice-cream scoop to create equal servings. Each serving of cookie dough averages 2X2 inches on the cookie sheet.
STEP 7: Press the dough ball with a fork vertically, shown above.
STEP 8: Then, again press the cookie with the fork horizontally, shown above.
STEP 9
STEP 9: Bake the Peanut Butter cookies for 8-10 minutes. Do not over bake!
STEP 10
STEP 10: Remove the peanut butter cookies from the oven. Let sit for 5 minutes, and enjoy!
Ensure the cookies are cooled completely before transporting them to a plate, container, or cooling rack.
HOW DO I STORE THE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES?
You can store the Peanut Butter cookies in a sealed food safe container or a plastic baggie. They can be refrigerated or not.
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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter I used Reese's Peanut Butter
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone cookie liner. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and egg, and mix well for 2 minutes with a hand mixer on low, or wire whisk.
- Add the peanut butter to the mixture. Using a hand mixer, mix well for about 2 minutes. Make cookie dough balls. I used an ice-cream scoop to ensure equal cookie size throughout.
- Place each cookie dough ball onto the cookie sheet two inches apart. Gently press the cookie with a fork vertically, then again horizontally to flatten each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Cool for 5 minutes, enjoy!
TAKEAWAY
To sum it up, this is the easiest peanut butter recipe, ever!
This recipe has only three ingredients and it’s perfect for young bakers just starting out. Or, if you want homemade cookies and are short on time, this is your go-to recipe!
What do you think about this easy peasy recipe? Let me know in the comments below. Don’t forget to share, pin it, and tag a photo to #makesandmunchies. I’d love to see your results!
