Description
These classic 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are easy to make and require just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. This simple recipe results in soft, chewy cookies with a delicious peanut flavor, perfect for a quick treat or snack.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure it is at the perfect baking temperature.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, use an electric mixer to combine peanut butter, white sugar, and the egg together. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Flatten Cookies: Use a fork to gently flatten each ball, making a criss-cross pattern on top. This classic pattern also helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are firm to the touch.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy these simple yet delicious peanut butter cookies as a delightful snack or dessert.
Notes
- You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your preference.
- Using an electric mixer ensures a smoother batter but mixing by hand is possible.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a little sea salt on top before baking to enhance the peanut flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if using peanut butter without gluten additives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
