3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

5 from 4 votes

Created by: Fun Cookie Recipes

24 cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

3 Ingredient peanut butter cookies are soft inside with a lightly crisp exterior. They are so simple to make, and totally delicious.

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C, and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpat silicone mats.
In a bowl, combine egg, peanut butter and sugar and beat with a hand mixer until just combined. If desired, mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, scoop into 1 inch balls and drop on the cookie sheet. using a fork press the cookies creating a criss cross pattern.
Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned, do not over bake. Cool on pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

Don't Overmix! If you mix the dough for too long it can cause the cookies to become crumbly. Only mix until everything is combined. You can skip the mixer and mix the dough by hand as well.
Avoid using natural peanut butter in this recipe, it will make the cookies oily.
Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit to the dough if you like.
Make the crisscross pattern using a simple dinner fork. Don't press down too hard or you'll flatten the cookies too much. If the fork is sticking, dip it in granulated sugar before using it.
Avoid over-baking: As soon as the edges of the cookies are golden brown, pull them out of the oven. They will continue to cook while they cool.
These are delicate after baking. Be sure to let them cool on the pan before trying to pick them up, or they will fall apart. As the peanut butter cookies cool, they become easier to handle.
To Store: Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.