Description
These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are a quick and easy treat, perfect for gluten-free bakers or anyone craving a simple, delicious cookie. Made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, they come together effortlessly and deliver a rich peanut butter flavor with a soft yet slightly crispy texture.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to get it ready for baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Use an electric mixer to blend everything together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten and Pattern: Use a fork to gently flatten each ball of dough, pressing in a criss-cross pattern on the top. This not only shapes the cookies but also adds a classic peanut butter cookie look.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges become firm and just start to golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your simple, homemade peanut butter cookies.
Notes
- Using crunchy peanut butter adds a pleasant texture to the cookies.
- If the dough seems dry or crumbly, add 1-2 teaspoons of warm water or an extra bit of peanut butter to help it hold together.
- For a sparkly finish, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of each cookie before baking.
