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Delicious easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies on a baking sheet

Peanut Butter Cookies

Delicious and easy-to-make peanut butter cookies with a crunchy exterior and soft chewy center, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter Use creamy or crunchy as preferred.
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar works best.
  • 1 large egg Make sure it's at room temperature.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
  • Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  • Flatten each cookie with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.

Baking

  • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in chocolate chips or nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
Keyword 3 Ingredient Cookies, easy cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies