Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chunky peanut butter, granulated sugar, and large egg. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until a cohesive cookie dough forms. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. You can use a small ice cream scoop or your hands for this step.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using the tines of a fork, gently press down on each cookie ball to create a classic crosshatch pattern. This helps the cookies bake evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. The cookies may still appear soft in the middle but will firm up as they cool.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your easy, delicious peanut butter cookies!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chunky peanut butter, granulated sugar, and large egg. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until a cohesive cookie dough forms. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. You can use a small ice cream scoop or your hands for this step.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using the tines of a fork, gently press down on each cookie ball to create a classic crosshatch pattern. This helps the cookies bake evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. The cookies may still appear soft in the middle but will firm up as they cool.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your easy, delicious peanut butter cookies!
⏱️ 5 min