Are you craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? Try making 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies—a classic favorite for generations, loved for their soft texture and rich flavor. They’re easy to store, portable, and so simple to make that even beginners can whip them quickly! In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to make peanut butter cookies at home with zero stress.

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  • 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

    Take a pen and paper to jot down the ingredients and steps before you miss your chance to whip up something delicious:

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup peanut butter

    • 1 cup sugar

    • 1 egg

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line the baking sheet with some parchment paper

    • Mix the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until perfectly blended

    • Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet

    • Flatten each one with a fork to make that classic crisscross pattern

    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until they’re lightly golden

    • Let them cool before enjoying every bite

  • Tips to Make the Perfect 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

    Before you start baking, take note of some quick tips to get a crunchy and delicious bite every time:

    • Avoid overbaking

      The key to perfect peanut butter cookies is timing—remove them from the oven while the centers are still slightly soft. Overbaking can dry them out and take away that rich, chewy goodness.

    • Stir natural peanut butter properly

      Natural peanut butter separates with the oil on top, but no worries—just give it a good stir the first time, and you’re good to go!

    • Add delicious mix-ins

      You can include toppings like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, sprinkles, oats, or even cinnamon in any peanut butter cookie recipe.

    • Proper storage

      Keep your cookies soft and chewy by storing them in a sealed container at room temperature. If you'd like to enjoy freshly baked cookies later, simply save the leftover dough and bake a batch whenever the craving strikes.

    • Measure the flour

      Use the right amount of flour for an easy peanut butter cookie recipe. Using extra flour makes the cookies dry and crumbly, while too little causes them to spread too much in the oven.

These delicious 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are too good not to share! Once your friends and family try these, the plate will be empty in no time, and they'll be asking for more. So, tie your apron, preheat the oven, and get ready to bake, share, and enjoy all the goodness. Happy baking!